What is RIC II Hadrian 941c?

RIC II Hadrian 941c is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 941c.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 941c?

RIC II Hadrian 941c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.6g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Hadrianus reverse (RIC II 941c)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 941c

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.6g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus n. r.

Reverse

RESTITVTORI - AFRICAE

Hadrianus in langem Gewand (Toga) stehend n. l., in linker Hand Schriftrolle, rechte Hand nach vorne ausgestreckt im Handschlag mit Africa, diese kniend n. r., in linker Hand Kornähren, zwischen beiden Figuren Kornähren; im Abschnitt S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 941c is a sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrianus in langem Gewand (Toga) stehend n. l., in linker Hand Schriftrolle, rechte Hand nach vorne ausgestreckt im Handschlag mit Africa, diese kniend n. r., in linker Hand Kornähren, zwischen beiden Figuren Kornähren; im Abschnitt S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.6g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 941c?: RIC II Hadrian 941c is a Bronze Sestertius of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 941c.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 941c?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus n. r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Hadrianus in langem Gewand (Toga) stehend n. l., in linker Hand Schriftrolle, rechte Hand nach vorne ausgestreckt im Handschlag mit Africa, diese kniend n. r., in linker Hand Kornähren, zwischen beiden Figuren Kornähren; im Abschnitt S - C. with the inscription RESTITVTORI - AFRICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 941c?: RIC II Hadrian 941c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.6g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.