What is RIC II Hadrian 563B?

RIC II Hadrian 563B is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 563B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 563B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP] CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Heroldstab (caduceus) und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 563B?

RIC II Hadrian 563B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.18g, diameter 32mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II 563B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 563B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.18g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[IMP] CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT COS III

Felicitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Heroldstab (caduceus) und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 563B is a sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Heroldstab (caduceus) und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.18g, 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 563B?: RIC II Hadrian 563B is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 563B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 563B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP] CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Heroldstab (caduceus) und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 563B?: RIC II Hadrian 563B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.18g, diameter 32mm, die axis 5 h, struck.