What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Aequitas reverse (RIC II.3 831)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

125 AD-127 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

13.24g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III // S C (in exergue)

Aequitas-Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopia

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831 is a dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-127 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas-Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopia. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 13.24g, 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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (125 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Aequitas-Moneta seated left, holding scales and cornucopia with the inscription COS III // S C (in exergue). Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 831 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.24g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.