What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS // CONCORDIA (in exergue) // SC (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 26g, diameter 36mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Sestertius, Concordia reverse (RIC II.3 70)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

117 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

26g

Diameter

36mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG

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

Reverse

PONT MAX TR POT COS // CONCORDIA (in exergue) // SC (in exergue or field)

Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70 is a sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 26g, 36mm 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 70?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70 is a Orichalcum Sestertius of Hadrian (117 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right with the inscription IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne with the inscription PONT MAX TR POT COS // CONCORDIA (in exergue) // SC (in exergue or field). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 70 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 26g, diameter 36mm, die axis 6 h, struck.