What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610?

The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA SABINA. The reverse depicts Eagle standing left on sceptre, head right with the inscription CONSECRATIO // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 22.22g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Eagle reverse (RIC II.3 2610)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

22.22g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA AVGVSTA SABINA

Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO // S C (in exergue)

Eagle standing left on sceptre, head right

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610 is a sestertius of Hadrian (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing left on sceptre, head right. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 22.22g.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 2610?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610?: The obverse depicts Bust of Sabina, veiled, corn wreathed, hair in knot at nape of neck, draped, right with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA SABINA. The reverse depicts Eagle standing left on sceptre, head right with the inscription CONSECRATIO // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2610 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 22.22g, die axis 6 h, struck.