Hadrian Sestertius, Concordia reverse
RIC II Hadrian 581B · 119 AD-121 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIAN-VS AVG P M TR [P CO]S III
Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
[CONCORDIA] E-X-ERCITVVM // S C
Concordia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Feldzeichen (aquila) und in der l. Hand ein weiteres Feldzeichen (signum).
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 581B is a sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Feldzeichen (aquila) und in der l. Hand ein weiteres Feldzeichen (signum).. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.99g, 33mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 581B?
- RIC II Hadrian 581B is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 581B.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 581B?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIAN-VS AVG P M TR [P CO]S III. The reverse depicts Concordia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Feldzeichen (aquila) und in der l. Hand ein weiteres Feldzeichen (signum). with the inscription [CONCORDIA] E-X-ERCITVVM // S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 581B?
- RIC II Hadrian 581B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.99g, diameter 33mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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