What is RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1037a (as).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGV[STA - HADRIANI AVG P] P. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Unter dem Sitz Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription CONCOR-DIA AVG // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.7g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As — RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

128 AD-136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.7g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGV[STA - HADRIANI AVG P] P

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

Reverse

CONCOR-DIA AVG // S C

Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Unter dem Sitz Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as) is an as of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Unter dem Sitz Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.7g, 26mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 1037a (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1037a (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGV[STA - HADRIANI AVG P] P. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Unter dem Sitz Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription CONCOR-DIA AVG // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 1037a (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.7g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.