What is RIC II Hadrian 1055c?

RIC II Hadrian 1055c is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1055c.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1055c?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [L A]ELIVS - CAESAR. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Dreiviertelansicht nach l., in der r. Hand Blume. Hebt mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TR [PO T] - COS II.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1055c?

RIC II Hadrian 1055c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.87g, diameter 30mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius — RIC II Hadrian 1055c

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1055c

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.87g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[L A]ELIVS - CAESAR

Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

TR [PO T] - COS II

Spes steht in der Dreiviertelansicht nach l., in der r. Hand Blume. Hebt mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1055c is a sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Dreiviertelansicht nach l., in der r. Hand Blume. Hebt mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.87g, 30mm 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 1055c?: RIC II Hadrian 1055c is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1055c.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1055c?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [L A]ELIVS - CAESAR. The reverse depicts Spes steht in der Dreiviertelansicht nach l., in der r. Hand Blume. Hebt mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TR [PO T] - COS II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1055c?: RIC II Hadrian 1055c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.87g, diameter 30mm, die axis 5 h, struck.