What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?

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 Salus seated left before snake entwined altar, holding patera with the inscription SALVS AVG // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Salus reverse (RIC II.3 2395)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

137 AD-138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.8g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P

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

Reverse

SALVS AVG // S C (in exergue)

Salus seated left before snake entwined altar, holding patera

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395 is an as of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus seated left before snake entwined altar, holding patera. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.8g, 23mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (137 AD-138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?: 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 Salus seated left before snake entwined altar, holding patera with the inscription SALVS AVG // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2395 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.