What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324 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 1324.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Ship, right with the inscription FELICITATI AVG // COS III P P (in exergue) // S C (in exergue field). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.52g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, cast.

Hadrian As, Ship reverse (RIC II.3 1324)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

129 AD-130 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.52g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

cast

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

FELICITATI AVG // COS III P P (in exergue) // S C (in exergue field)

Ship, right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324 is an as of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ship, right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.52g, 27mm 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, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324 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 1324.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Ship, right with the inscription FELICITATI AVG // COS III P P (in exergue) // S C (in exergue field). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1324 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.52g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, cast.