Hadrian Dupondius, Moneta reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441 · 120 AD-121 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Bust of Hadrian, radiate, draped, right, viewed from front
Reverse
MONETA AVGVSTI // S C (in field)
Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441 is a dupondius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 13.04g, 27mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, radiate, draped, right, viewed from front with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia with the inscription MONETA AVGVSTI // S C (in field). Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 441 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.04g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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