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RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 207

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 207. 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 felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia, with the legend P M TR P COS III // FELIC AVG (in field).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

His imperial form of address was Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, reflected in his official nomenclature. Rather than pursuing territorial expansion, his governance focused on direct intervention in administrative and provincial affairs, consolidating stable borders, and undertaking major building programmes across the Roman Empire, including extensive architectural projects in Rome.

Struck at Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver denomination that served Roman currency from around 211 BC into the third century AD. The obverse features the emperor with the title "IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG", while the reverse depicts the personification Felicitas holding a caduceus and cornucopia, framed by the legends "P M TR P COS III" and "FELIC AVG".

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
Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
P M TR P COS III // FELIC AVG (in field)

Identification

Type reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 207
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P COS III // FELIC AVG (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.

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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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 209

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

Research required

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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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