How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI // S C (in field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 23.45g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Victory reverse (RIC II.3 454)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

120 AD-121 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

23.45g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTI // S C (in field)

Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454 is a sestertius of Hadrian (120 AD-121 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 23.45g, 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 454?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454 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 454.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Victory flying right, holding trophy in both hands with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI // S C (in field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 454 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 23.45g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.