What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760?

The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield with the inscription COS III // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.

Hadrian Semis — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Semis

Date

124 AD-125 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side

Reverse

COS III // S C (in exergue)

Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760 is a semis of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield.

About the Semis

The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.

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 760?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (124 AD-125 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 760?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from rear or side with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Roma seated left on cuirass, resting foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield with the inscription COS III // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.