What is RIC II Hadrian 1088A?

RIC II Hadrian 1088A is a Bronze As of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1088A.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1088A?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius nach r. with the inscription IMP T L AELIVS CAE-SAR [ANTONINVS]. The reverse depicts Zusammengelegte Hände (dextrarum iunctio) halten Merkurstab (caduceus) und Kornähren. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TRIB PO-T COS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1088A?

RIC II Hadrian 1088A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.58g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As — RIC II Hadrian 1088A

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 1088A

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.58g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP T L AELIVS CAE-SAR [ANTONINVS]

Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius nach r.

Reverse

TRIB PO-T COS

Zusammengelegte Hände (dextrarum iunctio) halten Merkurstab (caduceus) und Kornähren. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 1088A is an as of Hadrian (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Zusammengelegte Hände (dextrarum iunctio) halten Merkurstab (caduceus) und Kornähren. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.58g, 26mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 1088A?: RIC II Hadrian 1088A is a Bronze As of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 1088A.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 1088A?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Lucius Aelius nach r. with the inscription IMP T L AELIVS CAE-SAR [ANTONINVS]. The reverse depicts Zusammengelegte Hände (dextrarum iunctio) halten Merkurstab (caduceus) und Kornähren. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription TRIB PO-T COS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 1088A?: RIC II Hadrian 1088A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.58g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.