What is RIC II Hadrian 569?

RIC II Hadrian 569 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 569.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 569?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIA[NVS AVG]. The reverse depicts Securitas sitzt nach l., in der l. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX [TR POT C]OS III // SECVR AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 569?

RIC II Hadrian 569 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.5g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Securitas reverse (RIC II 569)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 569

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.5g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIA[NVS AVG]

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

Reverse

PONT MAX [TR POT C]OS III // SECVR AVG

Securitas sitzt nach l., in der l. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 569 is a sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Securitas sitzt nach l., in der l. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.5g, 34mm 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 569?: RIC II Hadrian 569 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 569.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 569?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIA[NVS AVG]. The reverse depicts Securitas sitzt nach l., in der l. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX [TR POT C]OS III // SECVR AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 569?: RIC II Hadrian 569 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.5g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.