How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus nach r. (mit Lorbeerkranz?). with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits with the inscription AFRICA // S C (in exergue).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.65g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Africa (RIC II.3 1608-1612)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

130 AD-133 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

20.65g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus nach r. (mit Lorbeerkranz?).

Reverse

AFRICA // S C (in exergue)

Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612 is a sestertius of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 20.65g, 32mm diameter.

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 1608-1612?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Hadrianus nach r. (mit Lorbeerkranz?). with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Africa, wearing elephant scalp, reclining left, holding scorpion; usually to left, basket of corn or fruits with the inscription AFRICA // S C (in exergue).
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1608-1612 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.65g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.