How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre with the inscription LIBERTAS PVBLICA // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.28g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Libertas reverse (RIC II.3 423)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

20.28g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right

Reverse

LIBERTAS PVBLICA // S C (in exergue)

Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423 is a sestertius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 20.28g, 33mm 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 423?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Libertas seated left, holding branch and sceptre with the inscription LIBERTAS PVBLICA // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 423 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 20.28g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.