What is RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.67g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius — RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.67g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AELIVS - CAESAR

Büste des L. Aelius in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

TR PO-T - COS II

Spes nach l. schreitend, in der r. Hand Blume haltend, mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand raffend. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes nach l. schreitend, in der r. Hand Blume haltend, mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand raffend. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.67g, 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 1067a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Büste des L. Aelius in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription L AELIVS - CAESAR. The reverse depicts Spes nach l. schreitend, in der r. Hand Blume haltend, mit der l. Hand ihr Gewand raffend. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TR PO-T - COS II.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 1067a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.67g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.