Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius)
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
128 AD-136 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.62g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P

Gewandbüste der Sabina n. r. mit Binde und Stephané; die Haare im Nacken zu einen langen Zopf gedreht.

Reverse

[PI]ETA-S [AVG] / S - C

Pietas steht frontal mit Blick n. l., die beiden Hände hält sie gesenkt über die kleinen Figuren des kaiserlichen Paares.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas steht frontal mit Blick n. l., die beiden Hände hält sie gesenkt über die kleinen Figuren des kaiserlichen Paares.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.62g, 24mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius)?
RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (128 AD-136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius)?
The obverse depicts Gewandbüste der Sabina n. r. mit Binde und Stephané; die Haare im Nacken zu einen langen Zopf gedreht. with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA - HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Pietas steht frontal mit Blick n. l., die beiden Hände hält sie gesenkt über die kleinen Figuren des kaiserlichen Paares. with the inscription [PI]ETA-S [AVG] / S - C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius)?
RIC II Hadrian 1040 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.62g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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