What is RIC II Hadrian 975b?

RIC II Hadrian 975b is a Bronze As of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 975b.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 975b?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., füttert die im r. Arm gehaltene Schlange aus Schale (patera) in ihrer l. Hand. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 975b?

RIC II Hadrian 975b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.3g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Salus reverse (RIC II 975b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 975b

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

128 AD-132 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.3g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P

Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

COS - III

Salus steht nach r., füttert die im r. Arm gehaltene Schlange aus Schale (patera) in ihrer l. Hand. Beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 975b is an as of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., füttert die im r. Arm gehaltene Schlange aus Schale (patera) in ihrer l. Hand. Beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.3g, 28mm 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 975b?: RIC II Hadrian 975b is a Bronze As of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 975b.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 975b?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts Salus steht nach r., füttert die im r. Arm gehaltene Schlange aus Schale (patera) in ihrer l. Hand. Beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 975b?: RIC II Hadrian 975b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.3g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.