RIC II Hadrian 735d Hadrian obverse — Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 735d Hadrian reverse — Tisch mit Becher und Urne. Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 735d
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Quadrans
Date
132 AD-134 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.19g
Diameter
15mm
Die Axis
5 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

[HADRIANVS] - AVG[VSTVS]

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

COS [III P P] // S C

Tisch mit Becher und Urne.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 735d is a quadrans of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tisch mit Becher und Urne.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.19g, 15mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 735d?
RIC II Hadrian 735d is a Bronze Quadrans of Hadrian (132 AD-134 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 735d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 735d?
The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADRIANVS] - AVG[VSTVS]. The reverse depicts Tisch mit Becher und Urne. with the inscription COS [III P P] // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 735d?
RIC II Hadrian 735d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.19g, diameter 15mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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