What is RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 835c (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 835c (as).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADRI]ANVS - A[VG COS III P P]. The reverse depicts Tellus gelagert nach l. Sie lehnt mit dem l. Arm auf Korb mit Früchten. with the inscription [TELLVS - STABIL] // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 835c (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.29g, diameter 25mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Tellus reverse (RIC II 835c)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.29g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

8 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[HADRI]ANVS - A[VG COS III P P]

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

[TELLVS - STABIL] // S C

Tellus gelagert nach l. Sie lehnt mit dem l. Arm auf Korb mit Früchten.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 835c (as) is an as of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tellus gelagert nach l. Sie lehnt mit dem l. Arm auf Korb mit Früchten.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.29g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 835c (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 835c (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription [HADRI]ANVS - A[VG COS III P P]. The reverse depicts Tellus gelagert nach l. Sie lehnt mit dem l. Arm auf Korb mit Früchten. with the inscription [TELLVS - STABIL] // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 835c (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 835c (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.29g, diameter 25mm, die axis 8 h, struck.