What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS III // S C (in field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.98g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Felicitas reverse (RIC II.3 248)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

119 AD-120 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.98g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT COS III // S C (in field)

Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248 is an as of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.98g, 26mm 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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS III // S C (in field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 248 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.98g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.