What is RIC II Hadrian 662?

RIC II Hadrian 662 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 662.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 662?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG[VSTVS]. The reverse depicts Ianus Quadrifons steht in der Vorderansicht. Hält in der r. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 662?

RIC II Hadrian 662 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.06g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Ianus Quadrifons reverse (RIC II 662)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 662

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.06g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG[VSTVS]

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

Reverse

COS - III

Ianus Quadrifons steht in der Vorderansicht. Hält in der r. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 662 is an as of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ianus Quadrifons steht in der Vorderansicht. Hält in der r. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.06g, 28mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 662?: RIC II Hadrian 662 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 662.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 662?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG[VSTVS]. The reverse depicts Ianus Quadrifons steht in der Vorderansicht. Hält in der r. Hand Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 662?: RIC II Hadrian 662 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.06g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.