What is RIC II Hadrian 599B?

RIC II Hadrian 599B is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 599B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 599B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P C[OS III]. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., hält im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. with the inscription F[ORTVNAE] - REDVCI // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 599B?

RIC II Hadrian 599B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.47g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 599B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 599B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.47g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P C[OS III]

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

Reverse

F[ORTVNAE] - REDVCI // S C

Fortuna sitzt nach l., hält im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 599B is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., hält im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.47g, 27mm 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 599B?: RIC II Hadrian 599B is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 599B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 599B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P C[OS III]. The reverse depicts Fortuna sitzt nach l., hält im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. with the inscription F[ORTVNAE] - REDVCI // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 599B?: RIC II Hadrian 599B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.47g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.