What is RIC II Hadrian 597D?

RIC II Hadrian 597D is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 597D.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 597D?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Aeternitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand den Kopf der Sonne und in der l. Hand den des Mondes. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription AETERNITAS AVGVSTI.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 597D?

RIC II Hadrian 597D was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.2g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Aeternitas reverse (RIC II 597D)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 597D

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.2g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

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

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVGVSTI

Aeternitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand den Kopf der Sonne und in der l. Hand den des Mondes. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 597D is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand den Kopf der Sonne und in der l. Hand den des Mondes. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.2g, 26mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 597D?: RIC II Hadrian 597D is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 597D.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 597D?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Aeternitas steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand den Kopf der Sonne und in der l. Hand den des Mondes. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription AETERNITAS AVGVSTI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 597D?: RIC II Hadrian 597D was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.2g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.