Hadrian Dupondius, Salus reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276 · 119 AD-120 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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
SALVS PVBLICA // S C (in field)
Salus, standing left, stepping on globe, holding patera and holding rudder
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276 is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, standing left, stepping on globe, holding patera and holding rudder. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 9.49g, 25mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276 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 276.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276?
- 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 Salus, standing left, stepping on globe, holding patera and holding rudder with the inscription SALVS PVBLICA // S C (in field). Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 276 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 9.49g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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