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RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 201

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 201. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Hadrian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front, with the legend IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera and corn ears, with the legend P M TR P COS III.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
11
Catalogue references
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Historical context

His imperial form of address was Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus. Unlike his predecessor Trajan, Hadrian abandoned expansionist campaigns in favour of developing stable borders, investing in building projects, and unifying the peoples of the Roman Empire.

This coin is an aureus struck at the mint of Rome. The obverse presents the emperor's portrait with the legend "IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Bonus Eventus carrying a patera and corn ears alongside the title "P M TR P COS III".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Hadrian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front
Reverse
Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera and corn ears
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P COS III

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 201
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P COS III
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 200

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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