What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.23g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Annona reverse (RIC II.3 744)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

124 AD-125 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

13.23g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, radiate, right

Reverse

COS III // ANNONA AVG (in exergue) // S C (in field)

Annona seated right, drawing out cloth full of breads (?); before her, attendant standing, helping with breads; behind, stern of ship

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744 is a dupondius of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona seated right, drawing out cloth full of breads (?); before her, attendant standing, helping with breads; behind, stern of ship. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 13.23g, 28mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, radiate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Annona seated right, drawing out cloth full of breads (?); before her, attendant standing, helping with breads; behind, stern of ship with the inscription COS III // ANNONA AVG (in exergue) // S C (in field). Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 744 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.23g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.