What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 21.55g, diameter 32mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Justitia reverse (RIC II.3 2271)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

136 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

21.55g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

IVSTITIA AVG // S C (in exergue or field)

Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271 is a sestertius of Hadrian (136 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 21.55g, 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 2271?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (136 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. The reverse depicts Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre with the inscription IVSTITIA AVG // S C (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2271 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 21.55g, diameter 32mm, die axis 7 h, struck.