What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wreathed with possible corn wreath, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, left with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on Spes; usually below throne, cornucopia with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.07g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Concordia reverse (RIC II.3 2519)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

130 AD-133 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.07g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P

Bust of Sabina, wreathed with possible corn wreath, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, left

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVG // S C (in exergue)

Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on Spes; usually below throne, cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519 is an as of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on Spes; usually below throne, cornucopia. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.07g.

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 2519?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (130 AD-133 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, wreathed with possible corn wreath, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, left with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on Spes; usually below throne, cornucopia with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2519 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.07g, die axis 6 h, struck.