What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 10.6g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC II.3 278)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-120 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

10.6g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

Head of Hadrian, radiate, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI // S C (in field)

Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278 is a dupondius of Hadrian (119 AD-120 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 10.6g, 26mm 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 278?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278 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 278.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI // S C (in field). Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 278 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 10.6g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.