What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (125 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, raising hand with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Aureus, Hadrian reverse (RIC II.3 781)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

125 AD-127 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.33g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

Hadrian riding right, raising hand

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781 is an aureus of Hadrian (125 AD-127 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, raising hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.33g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (125 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, raising hand with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 781 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.