What is RIC II Hadrian 772?

RIC II Hadrian 772 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 772.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 772?

RIC II Hadrian 772 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.3g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Providentia reverse (RIC II 772)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 772

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.3g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[HADRIA]NVS - AVG COS III P P

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

PROVI[DENTIA A]VG

Providentia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und in der l. Hand Stab, l. vor ihr ein Globus. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 772 is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und in der l. Hand Stab, l. vor ihr ein Globus. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.3g, 31mm 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 772?: RIC II Hadrian 772 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 772.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 772?: The obverse depicts Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADRIA]NVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Providentia steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Zepter und in der l. Hand Stab, l. vor ihr ein Globus. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription PROVI[DENTIA A]VG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 772?: RIC II Hadrian 772 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.3g, diameter 31mm, die axis 6 h, struck.