Hadrian Dupondius, Pegasus reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746 · 124 AD-125 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Hadrian, radiate, right
Reverse
COS III (III occasionally in exergue) // S C (in exergue)
Pegasus, right
About This Type
This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746 is a dupondius of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 14.04g, 26mm 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 746?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746 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 746.
- How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746?
- The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, radiate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right with the inscription COS III (III occasionally in exergue) // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746?
- RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 746 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 14.04g, diameter 26mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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