What is RIC II Hadrian 655?

RIC II Hadrian 655 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 655.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 655?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Aequitas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 655?

RIC II Hadrian 655 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Aequitas reverse (RIC II 655)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 655

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

16.13g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III // S C

Aequitas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 655 is a dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae).. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 16.13g, 27mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 655?: RIC II Hadrian 655 is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 655.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 655?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Aequitas sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand eine Waage und im l. Arm ein Füllhorn (cornucopiae). with the inscription COS - III // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 655?: RIC II Hadrian 655 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 16.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.