What is RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 955f (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 955f (as).

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)?

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 mit Toga steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Er reicht der vor ihm knienden Gallia die Hand. with the inscription RES[TITVTORI HISPANIAE] // S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)?

RIC II Hadrian 955f (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.67g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Hadrianus reverse (RIC II 955f)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

134 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.67g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

RES[TITVTORI HISPANIAE] // S C

Hadrianus mit Toga steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Er reicht der vor ihm knienden Gallia die Hand.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 955f (as) is an as of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrianus mit Toga steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Er reicht der vor ihm knienden Gallia die Hand.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.67g, 26mm 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 955f (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 955f (as) is a Bronze As of Hadrian (134 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 955f (as).
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)?: 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 mit Toga steht in der Vorderansicht, den Kopf nach l. Er reicht der vor ihm knienden Gallia die Hand. with the inscription RES[TITVTORI HISPANIAE] // S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 955f (as)?: RIC II Hadrian 955f (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.67g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.