What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne with the inscription P M TR P COS DES II // CONCORD (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Concordia reverse (RIC II.3 79)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS DES II // CONCORD (in exergue)

Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79 is a denarius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 18mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 79?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne with the inscription P M TR P COS DES II // CONCORD (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.