What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.72g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Salus reverse (RIC II.3 877)

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

126 AD-127 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

13.72g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III // S C (in exergue)

Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877 is a dupondius of Hadrian (126 AD-127 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 13.72g, 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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877 is a Orichalcum Dupondius of Hadrian (126 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Salus seated left, holding out patera to feed snake; to left, altar with snake coiled around 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 877?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 877 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 13.72g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.