What is RIC II Hadrian 977?

RIC II Hadrian 977 is a Bronze Quadrans of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 977.

How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 977?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS PP. The reverse depicts Drei Feldzeichen, beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 977?

RIC II Hadrian 977 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Quadrans — RIC II Hadrian 977

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Hadrian 977

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

128 AD-132 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.65g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS PP

Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

COS - III

Drei Feldzeichen, beiderseits S - C.

About This Type

This RIC II Hadrian 977 is a quadrans of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Drei Feldzeichen, beiderseits S - C.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.65g, 18mm diameter.

About the Quadrans

The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.

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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Quadrans coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Hadrian 977?: RIC II Hadrian 977 is a Bronze Quadrans of Hadrian (128 AD-132 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Hadrian 977.
How do you identify RIC II Hadrian 977?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Hadrianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS PP. The reverse depicts Drei Feldzeichen, beiderseits S - C. with the inscription COS - III.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Hadrian 977?: RIC II Hadrian 977 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.