What is RIC II Hadrian 1025a?

RIC II Hadrian 1025a is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1025a.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1025a?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [SABINA AVG]VSTA - HADR[IANI AVG P P]. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Stützt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Stuhl Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription [CONCORDIA AVG // S C].

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1025a?

RIC II Hadrian 1025a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.9g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius — RIC II Hadrian 1025a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1025a

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

128 AD-136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.9g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[SABINA AVG]VSTA - HADR[IANI AVG P P]

Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

[CONCORDIA AVG // S C]

Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Stützt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Stuhl Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1025a is a sestertius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Stützt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Stuhl Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.9g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 1025a?: RIC II Hadrian 1025a is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1025a.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1025a?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [SABINA AVG]VSTA - HADR[IANI AVG P P]. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Stützt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Stuhl Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription [CONCORDIA AVG // S C].
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1025a?: RIC II Hadrian 1025a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.9g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.