RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934 Hadrian obverse, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewe... Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934 Hadrian reverse, Hadrian standing left, Senator standing right, holding sceptr... Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Aureus
Date
128 AD-129 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.19g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

COS III

Hadrian standing left, Senator standing right, holding sceptre; between them, Roma standing right, holding spear and drawing Hadrian's hand toward the hand of the Senator

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934 is an aureus of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing left, Senator standing right, holding sceptre; between them, Roma standing right, holding spear and drawing Hadrian's hand toward the hand of the Senator. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.19g, 21mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934 is a Gold Aureus of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934?
The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing left, Senator standing right, holding sceptre; between them, Roma standing right, holding spear and drawing Hadrian's hand toward the hand of the Senator with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 934 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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