What is RIC II Hadrian 551A?

RIC II Hadrian 551A is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 551A.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 551A?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IM[P CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS [AVG]. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Ruder und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits [S] - C. with the inscription [PONT MAX TR POT COS II] // FORT RED.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 551A?

RIC II Hadrian 551A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.6g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 551A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 551A

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.6g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IM[P CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS [AVG]

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

[PONT MAX TR POT COS II] // FORT RED

Fortuna sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Ruder und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits [S] - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 551A is a sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Ruder und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits [S] - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.6g, 32mm 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 551A?: RIC II Hadrian 551A is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 551A.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 551A?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IM[P CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS [AVG]. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Ruder und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits [S] - C. with the inscription [PONT MAX TR POT COS II] // FORT RED.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 551A?: RIC II Hadrian 551A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.6g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.