What is RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 727a (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Kopf Hadrians nach rechts. with the inscription [HADRIA]NVS - [AVGVSTVS]. The reverse depicts Iustitia mit Patera und Zepter nach links thronend. with the inscription IVSTITIA AVG - COS III P P // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.66g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Iustitia reverse (RIC II 727a)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

132 AD-134 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.66g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[HADRIA]NVS - [AVGVSTVS]

Kopf Hadrians nach rechts.

Reverse

IVSTITIA AVG - COS III P P // S C

Iustitia mit Patera und Zepter nach links thronend.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Iustitia mit Patera und Zepter nach links thronend.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.66g, 26mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 727a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 727a (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Kopf Hadrians nach rechts. with the inscription [HADRIA]NVS - [AVGVSTVS]. The reverse depicts Iustitia mit Patera und Zepter nach links thronend. with the inscription IVSTITIA AVG - COS III P P // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 727a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.66g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.