What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 21.94g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Hadrian reverse (RIC II.3 163)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

21.94g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

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

Hadrian seated left on curule chair set on platform, extending hand to attendant, seated left, distributing to citizen, scaling platform steps, extending fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163 is a sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian seated left on curule chair set on platform, extending hand to attendant, seated left, distributing to citizen, scaling platform steps, extending fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 21.94g, 33mm 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 163?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hadrian seated left on curule chair set on platform, extending hand to attendant, seated left, distributing to citizen, scaling platform steps, extending fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing left, holding coin scoop with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS II // LIBERALITAS AVG (in exergue) // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 163 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 21.94g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.