What is RIC II Hadrian 636e?

RIC II Hadrian 636e is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 636e.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 636e?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Roma sitzt auf Rüstung nach l., auf der r. Hand Victoria und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 636e?

RIC II Hadrian 636e was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.21g, diameter 33mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Roma reverse (RIC II 636e)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 636e

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

28.21g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III // S C

Roma sitzt auf Rüstung nach l., auf der r. Hand Victoria und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 636e is a sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma sitzt auf Rüstung nach l., auf der r. Hand Victoria und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 28.21g, 33mm 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 636e?: RIC II Hadrian 636e is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 636e.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 636e?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Roma sitzt auf Rüstung nach l., auf der r. Hand Victoria und im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 636e?: RIC II Hadrian 636e was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.21g, diameter 33mm, die axis 5 h, struck.