What is RIC II Hadrian 587B?

RIC II Hadrian 587B is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 587B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 587B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN [HADR]IAN-VS AV[G P M TR P COS III]. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r. vor Altar. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [PIETAS AVGVSTI].

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 587B?

RIC II Hadrian 587B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.95g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius (RIC II 587B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 587B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

119 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

22.95g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN [HADR]IAN-VS AV[G P M TR P COS III]

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

Reverse

[PIETAS AVGVSTI]

Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r. vor Altar. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 587B is a sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r. vor Altar. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.95g, 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 587B?: RIC II Hadrian 587B is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 587B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 587B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN [HADR]IAN-VS AV[G P M TR P COS III]. The reverse depicts Verschleierte Pietas steht nach r. vor Altar. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [PIETAS AVGVSTI].
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 587B?: RIC II Hadrian 587B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.95g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.