What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (126 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Eagle between two standards 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 888?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Semis — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Semis

Date

126 AD-127 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

3.09g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III // S C (in exergue)

Eagle between two standards

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888 is a semis of Hadrian (126 AD-127 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle between two standards. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 3.09g, 18mm diameter.

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.

All Hadrian coins Rome mint All Semis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (126 AD-127 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Eagle between two standards 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 888?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 888 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.