What is RIC II Hadrian 669d?

RIC II Hadrian 669d is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 669d.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 669d?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., in der l. Hand Schale (patera) und im r. Arm Schlange. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 669d?

RIC II Hadrian 669d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Salus reverse (RIC II 669d)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 669d

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS - III

Salus steht nach r., in der l. Hand Schale (patera) und im r. Arm Schlange. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 669d is an as of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., in der l. Hand Schale (patera) und im r. Arm Schlange. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10g, 27mm 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 669d?: RIC II Hadrian 669d is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 669d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 669d?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., in der l. Hand Schale (patera) und im r. Arm Schlange. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 669d?: RIC II Hadrian 669d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.