What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 10.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC II.3 159)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

10.12g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT COS II // ADVENTVS AVG (in exergue) // S C ((in exergue or field)

Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding vertical spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 is a dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding vertical spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 10.12g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 159?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding vertical spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS II // ADVENTVS AVG (in exergue) // S C ((in exergue or field). Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 159 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 10.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.