What is RIC II Hadrian 577B?

RIC II Hadrian 577B is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 577B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 577B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Britannia sitzt in der Vorderansicht, im l. Arm Speer. R. neben ihr Schild. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT [MAX TR P] COS III // BRITANNIA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 577B?

RIC II Hadrian 577B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.6g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Britannia reverse (RIC II 577B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 577B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.6g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[IMP CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PONT [MAX TR P] COS III // BRITANNIA

Britannia sitzt in der Vorderansicht, im l. Arm Speer. R. neben ihr Schild. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 577B is an as of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Britannia sitzt in der Vorderansicht, im l. Arm Speer. R. neben ihr Schild. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.6g, 25mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 577B?: RIC II Hadrian 577B is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 577B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 577B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [IMP CAESAR] TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Britannia sitzt in der Vorderansicht, im l. Arm Speer. R. neben ihr Schild. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PONT [MAX TR P] COS III // BRITANNIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 577B?: RIC II Hadrian 577B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.6g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.