What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33?

The obverse depicts Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. 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).

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 15.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Trajan reverse (RIC II.3 32-33)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

15.12g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER

Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

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 32-33 is a dupondius 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 15.12g, 28mm 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 32-33?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33?: The obverse depicts Panzerbüste des Hadrianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. 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).
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 32-33 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 15.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.