What is RIC II Hadrian 583D?

RIC II Hadrian 583D is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 583D.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 583D?

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 Libertas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und in der l. Hand Zepter. with the inscription LIBERTAS - PVBLICA // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 583D?

RIC II Hadrian 583D was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.73g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Libertas reverse (RIC II 583D)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 583D

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

119 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.73g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

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

LIBERTAS - PVBLICA // S C

Libertas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und in der l. Hand Zepter.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 583D is a sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Libertas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und in der l. Hand Zepter.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.73g, 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 583D?: RIC II Hadrian 583D is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 583D.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 583D?: 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 Libertas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und in der l. Hand Zepter. with the inscription LIBERTAS - PVBLICA // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 583D?: RIC II Hadrian 583D was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.73g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.