What is RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1075 (as).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.83g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As — RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.83g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AELIVS - CAESAR

Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

TR POT - COS II // SALVS

Salus sitzt nach l. Mit der r. Hand hält sie eine Opderschale (patera) über einen Altar, um den sich eine Schlange windet. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as) is an as of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l. Mit der r. Hand hält sie eine Opderschale (patera) über einen Altar, um den sich eine Schlange windet. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.83g, 27mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1075 (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription L AELIVS - CAESAR. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l. Mit der r. Hand hält sie eine Opderschale (patera) über einen Altar, um den sich eine Schlange windet. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TR POT - COS II // SALVS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 1075 (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.83g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.