What is RIC II Hadrian 673d?

RIC II Hadrian 673d is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 673d.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 673d?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Galeere nach r. with the inscription COS III // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 673d?

RIC II Hadrian 673d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.24g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Galeere reverse (RIC II 673d)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 673d

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

125 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.24g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

COS III // S C

Galeere nach r.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 673d is an as of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Galeere nach r.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.24g, 26mm 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 673d?: RIC II Hadrian 673d is a Bronze As of Hadrian (125 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 673d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 673d?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Galeere nach r. with the inscription COS III // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 673d?: RIC II Hadrian 673d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.24g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.