What is RIC II Hadrian 790f?

RIC II Hadrian 790f is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 790f.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 790f?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADR]IANVS - AV[G COS III] P P. The reverse depicts Spes schreitet nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, mit der l. Hand hebt sie ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [SPES P R].

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 790f?

RIC II Hadrian 790f was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.37g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Spes reverse (RIC II 790f)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 790f

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.37g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[HADR]IANVS - AV[G COS III] P P

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

[SPES P R]

Spes schreitet nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, mit der l. Hand hebt sie ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 790f is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes schreitet nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, mit der l. Hand hebt sie ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.37g, 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 790f?: RIC II Hadrian 790f is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 790f.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 790f?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADR]IANVS - AV[G COS III] P P. The reverse depicts Spes schreitet nach l., in der r. Hand Blume, mit der l. Hand hebt sie ihr Gewand an. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription [SPES P R].
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 790f?: RIC II Hadrian 790f was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.37g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.