What is RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Juno mit verhülltem Kopf steht nach l. stehend, hält in der l. Hand Opferschale (Pater), in der l. Szepter. Im Feld S - C with the inscription IVNONI - REGINAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.54g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius — RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

128 AD-136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.54g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P

Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem nach r.

Reverse

IVNONI - REGINAE

Juno mit verhülltem Kopf steht nach l. stehend, hält in der l. Hand Opferschale (Pater), in der l. Szepter. Im Feld S - C

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno mit verhülltem Kopf steht nach l. stehend, hält in der l. Hand Opferschale (Pater), in der l. Szepter. Im Feld S - C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.54g, 27mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 1038a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Juno mit verhülltem Kopf steht nach l. stehend, hält in der l. Hand Opferschale (Pater), in der l. Szepter. Im Feld S - C with the inscription IVNONI - REGINAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1038a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.54g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.