What is RIC II Hadrian 614A?

RIC II Hadrian 614A is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 614A.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 614A?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits VIRT - AVG / S - C. with the inscription P M TR P - COS III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 614A?

RIC II Hadrian 614A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.13g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Virtus reverse (RIC II 614A)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 614A

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

121 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.13g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

P M TR P - COS III

Virtus steht nach l., Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits VIRT - AVG / S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 614A is a sestertius of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits VIRT - AVG / S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.13g, 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 614A?: RIC II Hadrian 614A is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 614A.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 614A?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIA-N HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits VIRT - AVG / S - C. with the inscription P M TR P - COS III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 614A?: RIC II Hadrian 614A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.13g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.