What is RIC II Hadrian 638?

RIC II Hadrian 638 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 638.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 638?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., r. Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 638?

RIC II Hadrian 638 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.83g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Virtus reverse (RIC II 638)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 638

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.83g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III

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

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 638 is a sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., r. Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.83g, 32mm 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 638?: RIC II Hadrian 638 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 638.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 638?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Virtus steht nach l., r. Fuß auf Helm, in der l. Hand Speer und in der r. Hand Dolch (parazonium). Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 638?: RIC II Hadrian 638 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.83g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.