What is RIC II Hadrian 601B?

RIC II Hadrian 601B is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 601B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 601B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M [TR] P COS III. The reverse depicts Pietas steht nach r. und opfert über Altar, in der l. Hand Kästchen. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PIETAS - AVGVSTI.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 601B?

RIC II Hadrian 601B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.89g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Pietas reverse (RIC II 601B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 601B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.89g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M [TR] P COS III

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

Reverse

PIETAS - AVGVSTI

Pietas steht nach r. und opfert über Altar, in der l. Hand Kästchen. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 601B is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas steht nach r. und opfert über Altar, in der l. Hand Kästchen. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.89g, 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 601B?: RIC II Hadrian 601B is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 601B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 601B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG P M [TR] P COS III. The reverse depicts Pietas steht nach r. und opfert über Altar, in der l. Hand Kästchen. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PIETAS - AVGVSTI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 601B?: RIC II Hadrian 601B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.89g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.