What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 12.95g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Annona reverse (RIC II.3 179)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

118 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

12.95g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 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 DES III // ANNONA AVG (in exergue) // S C (in field)

Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius, corn ears, and poppy; behind right, prow of ship

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179 is a dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius, corn ears, and poppy; behind right, prow of ship. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 12.95g, 27mm 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 179?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (118 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179?: 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 Annona standing left, holding corn ears and cornucopia; at feet to left, modius, corn ears, and poppy; behind right, prow of ship with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS DES III // ANNONA AVG (in exergue) // S C (in field). Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 179 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 12.95g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.