RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 148

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 148. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Hadrian. Mint: Rome. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Orichalcum
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Hadrian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right
Reverse
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and resting on figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
PONT MAX TR POT COS II // CONCORDIA (in exergue) // S C (in exergue or field)

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.2_3(2).hdn.148

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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