What is RIC II Hadrian 556?

RIC II Hadrian 556 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 556.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 556?

RIC II Hadrian 556 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.17g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Concordia reverse (RIC II 556)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 556

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.17g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANV[S - HADR]IANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PONT MA-X TR POT COS II // CONCORDIA

Concordia sitzt nach l. und hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Lehnt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Thron Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 556 is a dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l. und hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Lehnt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Thron Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.17g, 26mm 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 556?: RIC II Hadrian 556 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 556.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 556?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANV[S - HADR]IANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia sitzt nach l. und hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Lehnt l. Arm auf Statue der Spes. Unter dem Thron Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT MA-X TR POT COS II // CONCORDIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 556?: RIC II Hadrian 556 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.17g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.