What is RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 714f (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 714f (as).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Clementia steht nach l. In der r. Hand hält sie eine Schale (patera) und im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription CLEMENTIA AVG - COS III P P.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 714f (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.04g, diameter 26mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Clementia reverse (RIC II 714f)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

132 AD-134 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.04g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

CLEMENTIA AVG - COS III P P

Clementia steht nach l. In der r. Hand hält sie eine Schale (patera) und im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 714f (as) is an as of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clementia steht nach l. In der r. Hand hält sie eine Schale (patera) und im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.04g, 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 714f (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 714f (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 714f (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Clementia steht nach l. In der r. Hand hält sie eine Schale (patera) und im l. Arm ein Zepter. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription CLEMENTIA AVG - COS III P P.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 714f (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 714f (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.04g, diameter 26mm, die axis 11 h, struck.