What is RIC II Hadrian 658j?

RIC II Hadrian 658j is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 658j.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 658j?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVST[VS]. The reverse depicts Pegasus rennt nach r. Darunter S C. with the inscription COS // III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 658j?

RIC II Hadrian 658j was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.24g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Pegasus reverse (RIC II 658j)

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Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 658j

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.24g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVST[VS]

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone nach r.

Reverse

COS // III

Pegasus rennt nach r. Darunter S C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 658j is a dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pegasus rennt nach r. Darunter S C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.24g, 25mm 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 658j?: RIC II Hadrian 658j is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 658j.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 658j?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVST[VS]. The reverse depicts Pegasus rennt nach r. Darunter S C. with the inscription COS // III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 658j?: RIC II Hadrian 658j was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.24g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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Hadrian Dupondius, Pegasus reverse

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