RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669 Hadrian obverse, Head of Hadrian, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669 Hadrian reverse, Hispania reclining left, holding olive branch; by feet or to... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
As
Date
130 AD-133 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.37g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, right

Reverse

HISPANIA // S C (in exergue)

Hispania reclining left, holding olive branch; by feet or to right of rocks, usually a rabbit

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669 is an as of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hispania reclining left, holding olive branch; by feet or to right of rocks, usually a rabbit. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.37g, 27mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669 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 1669.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669?
The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Hispania reclining left, holding olive branch; by feet or to right of rocks, usually a rabbit with the inscription HISPANIA // S C (in exergue).
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 1669 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.37g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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