What is RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998.

How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998?

The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts AELIANA / PINCEN / SIA within a wreath with the inscription AELIANA / PINCEN/SIA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998?

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Hadrian Semis — RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998

Ruler

Hadrian

Denomination

Semis

Date

128 AD-129 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Orichalcum

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P

Head of Hadrian, laureate, right

Reverse

AELIANA / PINCEN/SIA

AELIANA / PINCEN / SIA within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998 is a semis of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts AELIANA / PINCEN / SIA within a wreath. Struck in orichalcum at a standard weight of 3.11g, 17mm 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 998?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998 is a Orichalcum Semis of Hadrian (128 AD-129 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998.
How do you identify RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998?: The obverse depicts Head of Hadrian, laureate, right with the inscription HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P. The reverse depicts AELIANA / PINCEN / SIA within a wreath with the inscription AELIANA / PINCEN/SIA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998?: RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 998 was struck in Orichalcum, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.