What is RIC II Hadrian 579A?

RIC II Hadrian 579A is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 579A.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 579A?

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 Verschleierte Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht neben Altar. Beiderseits PIE - AVG / S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX - TR POT - COS III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 579A?

RIC II Hadrian 579A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.91g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Verschleierte Pietas (RIC II 579A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 579A

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

119 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.91g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS - HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PONT MAX - TR POT - COS III

Verschleierte Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht neben Altar. Beiderseits PIE - AVG / S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 579A is an as of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht neben Altar. Beiderseits PIE - AVG / S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.91g, 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 579A?: RIC II Hadrian 579A is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 579A.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 579A?: 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 Verschleierte Pietas steht in der Vorderansicht neben Altar. Beiderseits PIE - AVG / S - C. with the inscription PONT MAX - TR POT - COS III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 579A?: RIC II Hadrian 579A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.91g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.