What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?

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 Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Denarius, Aequitas reverse (RIC II.3 941)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

128 AD-129 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.7g

Diameter

19mm

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

Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941 is a denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.7g, 19mm 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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941 is a Silver Denarius of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?: 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 Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 941 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.