What is RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 801c (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste Hadrians nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Felicitas mit Caduceus und Füllhorn nach links stehend. with the inscription FELICI-TAS AVG / S - C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.7g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Felicitas reverse (RIC II 801c)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.7g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste Hadrians nach rechts.

Reverse

FELICI-TAS AVG / S - C

Felicitas mit Caduceus und Füllhorn nach links stehend.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas mit Caduceus und Füllhorn nach links stehend.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.7g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 801c (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 801c (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste Hadrians nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Felicitas mit Caduceus und Füllhorn nach links stehend. with the inscription FELICI-TAS AVG / S - C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 801c (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.7g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.