What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.21g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian As, Vesta reverse (RIC II.3 2560)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Date

133 AD-135 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.21g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P

Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right

Reverse

VESTA // S C (in exergue)

Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560 is an as of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.21g, 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 2560?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560 is a Bronze As of Hadrian (133 AD-135 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, diademed, wearing stephane with hair in queue, draped, right with the inscription SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre with the inscription VESTA // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2560 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.21g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.