How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing facing, head left, holding scroll and reaching for sceptre held in talons of eagle, above to left, flying right with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 28.34g, diameter 36mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Hadrian reverse (RIC II.3 261)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-120 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

28.34g

Diameter

36mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

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

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA DEORVM

Hadrian standing facing, head left, holding scroll and reaching for sceptre held in talons of eagle, above to left, flying right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261 is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing facing, head left, holding scroll and reaching for sceptre held in talons of eagle, above to left, flying right. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 28.34g, 36mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 261?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Hadrian standing facing, head left, holding scroll and reaching for sceptre held in talons of eagle, above to left, flying right with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 261 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 28.34g, diameter 36mm, die axis 5 h, struck.