What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P // S C (in field). Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.07g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Clementia reverse (RIC II.3 1189)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

129 AD-130 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.07g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Hadrian, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P // S C (in field)

Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189 is an as of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.07g.

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, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P // S C (in field). Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1189 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.07g, die axis 12 h, struck.