What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355 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 1355.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, holding spear with the inscription COS III P P // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.74g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Hadrian reverse (RIC II.3 1355)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

129 AD-130 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.74g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III P P // S C (in exergue or field)

Hadrian riding right, holding spear

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355 is an as of Hadrian (129 AD-130 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, holding spear. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.74g, 24mm 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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355 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 1355.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Hadrian riding right, holding spear with the inscription COS III P P // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1355 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.74g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.