What is RIC II Hadrian 557?

RIC II Hadrian 557 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 557.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 557?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 557?

RIC II Hadrian 557 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 557)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 557

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.24g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS] HADRIANVS [AVG]

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

Reverse

[PONT MAX T-]R P POT COS II // FORT RED

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

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 557 is a dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.24g, 28mm 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 557?: RIC II Hadrian 557 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 557.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 557?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS] HADRIANVS [AVG]. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [PONT MAX T-]R P POT COS II // FORT RED.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 557?: RIC II Hadrian 557 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.