What is RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Pietas sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Zepter. with the inscription PIE-TAS // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.52g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius — RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

128 AD-136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.52g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P

Drapierte Büste der Sabina nach r.

Reverse

PIE-TAS // S C

Pietas sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Zepter.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Zepter.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.52g, 25mm 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 1039 (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Sabina nach r. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Pietas sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Zepter. with the inscription PIE-TAS // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1039 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.52g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.