Hadrian Dupondius, Pegasus reverse
RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 747 · 124 AD-125 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
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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