What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 11.6g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Dupondius, Salus reverse (RIC II.3 878)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

126 AD-127 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

11.6g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

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

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 878 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 11.6g, 27mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878 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 878.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878?: The obverse depicts Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped, right, viewed from rear or side 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 878?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 878 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 11.6g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.