Hadrian Sestertius, Hadrianus reverse
RIC II Hadrian 924 · 134 AD-138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P
Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.
Reverse
EXERCIT[VS] // MAVRETANICVS / S C
Hadrianus reitend nach r., die r. Hand zum Gruß erhoben. Vor ihm drei Soldaten mit Feldzeichen nach l.
About This Type
This RIC II Hadrian 924 is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrianus reitend nach r., die r. Hand zum Gruß erhoben. Vor ihm drei Soldaten mit Feldzeichen nach l.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.72g, 32mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Hadrian 924?
- RIC II Hadrian 924 is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 924.
- How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 924?
- 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 Hadrianus reitend nach r., die r. Hand zum Gruß erhoben. Vor ihm drei Soldaten mit Feldzeichen nach l. with the inscription EXERCIT[VS] // MAVRETANICVS / S C.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 924?
- RIC II Hadrian 924 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.72g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification