What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?

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 Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P // FORT RED SC (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 28.57g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II.3 39)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

28.57g

Diameter

34mm

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 // FORT RED SC (in exergue)

Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39 is a sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 28.57g, 34mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?: 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 Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia with the inscription DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P // FORT RED SC (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 39 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 28.57g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.