RIC II Hadrian 777d Hadrian obverse, Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. Obverse
RIC II Hadrian 777d Hadrian reverse, Diana steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pfeil und in der l... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC II Hadrian 777d
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
134 AD-138 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
26.04g
Diameter
32mm
Die Axis
5 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

S - C

Diana steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pfeil und in der l. Hand Bogen.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 777d is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pfeil und in der l. Hand Bogen.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.04g, 32mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 777d?
RIC II Hadrian 777d is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 777d.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 777d?
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 Diana steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l., in der r. Hand Pfeil und in der l. Hand Bogen. with the inscription S - C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 777d?
RIC II Hadrian 777d was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.04g, diameter 32mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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