Hadrian Dupondius, Salus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 604A · 119 AD-121 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS A[VG P M TR P COS III]
Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.
Reverse
SALVS PV-B[LICA]
Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., r. Fuß auf Globus. Hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Ruder. Beiderseits S - C.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 604A is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., r. Fuß auf Globus. Hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Ruder. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.07g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 604A?
- RIC II Hadrian 604A is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 604A.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 604A?
- The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS A[VG P M TR P COS III]. The reverse depicts Salus steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., r. Fuß auf Globus. Hält in der r. Hand Schale (patera) und im l. Arm Ruder. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription SALVS PV-B[LICA].
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 604A?
- RIC II Hadrian 604A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.07g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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