What is RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 719j (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 719j (as).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach l. with the inscription [HAD]RIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Schiff nach l. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [FELICITATI AVG] // COS III P P.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 719j (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.95g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Schiff reverse (RIC II 719j)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

132 AD-134 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.95g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[HAD]RIANVS - AVGVSTVS

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach l.

Reverse

[FELICITATI AVG] // COS III P P

Schiff nach l. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 719j (as) is an as of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Schiff nach l. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.95g, 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 719j (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 719j (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 719j (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach l. with the inscription [HAD]RIANVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Schiff nach l. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [FELICITATI AVG] // COS III P P.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 719j (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 719j (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.95g, diameter 27mm, die axis 7 h, struck.