What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Aelius Caesar, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription L AELIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia with the inscription TR POT COS II // CONCORD (in exergue) // S C (in field). Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.91g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Concordia reverse (RIC II.3 2652)

Obverse

Reverse

Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

137 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

20.91g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AELIVS CAESAR

Bust of Lucius Aelius Caesar, draped, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

TR POT COS II // CONCORD (in exergue) // S C (in field)

Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652 is a sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 20.91g.

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 2652?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (137 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Aelius Caesar, draped, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription L AELIVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting on cornucopia with the inscription TR POT COS II // CONCORD (in exergue) // S C (in field). Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 2652 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.91g, die axis 6 h, struck.