What is RIC II Hadrian 759d?

RIC II Hadrian 759d is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 759d.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 759d?

The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription FO[RTVNA A]VG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 759d?

RIC II Hadrian 759d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 30.29g, diameter 34mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 759d)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 759d

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

30.29g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

FO[RTVNA A]VG

Fortuna steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 759d is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 30.29g, 34mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 759d?: RIC II Hadrian 759d is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 759d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 759d?: The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., im l. Arm Füllhorn (cornucopiae) und in der r. Hand Ruder. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription FO[RTVNA A]VG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 759d?: RIC II Hadrian 759d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 30.29g, diameter 34mm, die axis 5 h, struck.