What is RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 811 (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Kopf Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AV[G COS III P P]. The reverse depicts Fortuna mit Ruder und Füllhorn nach links stehend. with the inscription FOR[TVNA AV]G / S - C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)?

RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.73g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 811)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.73g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AV[G COS III P P]

Kopf Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts.

Reverse

FOR[TVNA AV]G / S - C

Fortuna mit Ruder und Füllhorn nach links stehend.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna mit Ruder und Füllhorn nach links stehend.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.73g, 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 811 (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 811 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Kopf Hadrians mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AV[G COS III P P]. The reverse depicts Fortuna mit Ruder und Füllhorn nach links stehend. with the inscription FOR[TVNA AV]G / S - C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius)?: RIC II Hadrian 811 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.73g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.