RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624 Hadrian obverse — Eagle standing left Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624 Hadrian reverse — Thunderbolt Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Semis
Date
121 AD-123 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Orichalcum
Weight
3.46g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG

Eagle standing left

Reverse

P M TR P COS III // S C (in field)

Thunderbolt

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624 is a semis of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Thunderbolt. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 3.46g, 19mm diameter.

About the Semis

The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.

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 624?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (121 AD-123 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624?
The obverse depicts Eagle standing left with the inscription IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Thunderbolt with the inscription P M TR P COS III // S C (in field).
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 624 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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