What is RIC II Hadrian 657j?

RIC II Hadrian 657j is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 657j.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 657j?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Füttert eine Schlange, die sich über einem Altar aufbäumt. with the inscription COS - III // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 657j?

RIC II Hadrian 657j was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.23g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Salus reverse (RIC II 657j)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 657j

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.23g

Diameter

28mm

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

Salus sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Füttert eine Schlange, die sich über einem Altar aufbäumt.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 657j is a dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Füttert eine Schlange, die sich über einem Altar aufbäumt.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.23g, 28mm 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 657j?: RIC II Hadrian 657j is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 657j.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 657j?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l., in der r. Hand Schale (patera). Füttert eine Schlange, die sich über einem Altar aufbäumt. with the inscription COS - III // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 657j?: RIC II Hadrian 657j was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.23g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.