What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.82g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Africa reverse (RIC II.3 1616)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

130 AD-133 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.82g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

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

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 1616 is an as 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 bronze at a standard weight of 7.82g, 26mm 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 1616?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, draped, right, viewed from rear or side 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). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1616 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.82g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.