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RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 176

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 176. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Hadrian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right, with the legend IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows pietas, veiled, standing right, raising both hands, with the legend P M TR P COS DES III // VOT PVB (in field).

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
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Historical context

This silver denarius formed part of the standard Roman silver currency, which served as the primary silver denomination from around 211 BC into the third century AD. Struck at the mint of Rome, the obverse bears the emperor's official imperial title, while the reverse depicts a veiled figure of Pietas raising both hands, accompanied by the inscriptions "P M TR P COS DES III" and "VOT PVB".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Hadrian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, standing right, raising both hands
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P COS DES III // VOT PVB (in field)

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 176
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P COS DES III // VOT PVB (in field)
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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