Hadrian Dupondius, Virtus reverse (RIC II.3 279)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 279

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

119 AD-120 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

Head of Hadrian, radiate, left

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 279 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.

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 279?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 279 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 279.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 279?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, radiate, left 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.