Hadrian As, Salus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 833d (as) · 134 AD-138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P
Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.
Reverse
S-ALV-S AVG // S C
Salus sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) und füttert eine Schlange über einem Altar.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 833d (as) is an as of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) und füttert eine Schlange über einem Altar.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.78g, 25mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 833d (as)?
- RIC II Hadrian 833d (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 833d (as).
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 833d (as)?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Salus sitzt nach l. Sie hält in der r. Hand eine Schale (patera) und füttert eine Schlange über einem Altar. with the inscription S-ALV-S AVG // S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 833d (as)?
- RIC II Hadrian 833d (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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