What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (127 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.67g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, cast.

Hadrian As, Vesta reverse (RIC II.3 2477)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

127 AD-128 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.67g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

cast

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG

Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right

Reverse

// S C (in exergue)

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477 is an as of Hadrian (127 AD-128 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.67g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (127 AD-128 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wearing double stephane with hair braided and piled, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA IMP HADRIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2477 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.67g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, cast.