What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER. The reverse depicts Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both holding globe between them with the inscription DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P // SC (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 34.5g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Trajan reverse (RIC II.3 31)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

34.5g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front

Reverse

DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P // SC (in exergue)

Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both holding globe between them

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31 is a sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both holding globe between them. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 34.5g, 27mm diameter.

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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Sestertius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER. The reverse depicts Trajan standing right, Hadrian standing left, both holding globe between them with the inscription DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P // SC (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 31 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 34.5g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.