RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 Hadrian obverse, Head of Hadrian, radiate, right Obverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 Hadrian reverse, Pegasus, left Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747
Ruler
Hadrian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
124 AD-125 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Orichalcum
Weight
12.01g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, radiate, right

Reverse

COS III (III occasionally in exergue) // S C (in exergue)

Pegasus, left

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 is a dupondius of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pegasus, left. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 12.01g, 25mm 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 747?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 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 747.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747?
The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, radiate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Pegasus, left 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 747?
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 12.01g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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