What is RIC II Hadrian 791f?

RIC II Hadrian 791f is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 791f.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 791f?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Tellus lagert nach l., die l. Hand liegt auf einem Früchtekorb und hält den Trieb einer Weinrebe. Die r. Hand ruht auf einem Globus. with the inscription TEL[LVS STABIL] // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 791f?

RIC II Hadrian 791f was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.35g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Tellus reverse (RIC II 791f)

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Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 791f

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.35g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

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

Reverse

TEL[LVS STABIL] // S C

Tellus lagert nach l., die l. Hand liegt auf einem Früchtekorb und hält den Trieb einer Weinrebe. Die r. Hand ruht auf einem Globus.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 791f is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tellus lagert nach l., die l. Hand liegt auf einem Früchtekorb und hält den Trieb einer Weinrebe. Die r. Hand ruht auf einem Globus.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.35g, 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 791f?: RIC II Hadrian 791f is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 791f.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 791f?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Tellus lagert nach l., die l. Hand liegt auf einem Früchtekorb und hält den Trieb einer Weinrebe. Die r. Hand ruht auf einem Globus. with the inscription TEL[LVS STABIL] // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 791f?: RIC II Hadrian 791f was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.35g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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Hadrian Sestertius, Tellus reverse

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