What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS II // FORT RED (in exergue) // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 26.88g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.3 152)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

26.88g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT COS II // FORT RED (in exergue) // S C (in exergue or field)

Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152 is a sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 26.88g.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 152?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS II // FORT RED (in exergue) // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 152 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 26.88g, die axis 6 h, struck.