What is RIC II Hadrian 616B?

RIC II Hadrian 616B is a Bronze As of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 616B.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 616B?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-[DRIANVS] AVG. The reverse depicts Pax steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [P M TR P] - COS III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 616B?

RIC II Hadrian 616B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As (RIC II 616B)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 616B

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

121 AD-122 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.26g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-[DRIANVS] AVG

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

Reverse

[P M TR P] - COS III

Pax steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 616B is an as of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.26g, 28mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 616B?: RIC II Hadrian 616B is a Bronze As of Hadrian (121 AD-122 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 616B.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 616B?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HA-[DRIANVS] AVG. The reverse depicts Pax steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zweig und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [P M TR P] - COS III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 616B?: RIC II Hadrian 616B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.