RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 232

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 232. Denomination: Dupondius. Authority: Hadrian. Mint: Rome. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Orichalcum
Denomination
Dupondius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Hadrian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Hadrian, radiate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right
Reverse
Roma seated right on cuirass and shield, holding spear and clasping hands with Hadrian, standing left, holding scroll
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
PONT MAX TR POT COS III // ADVENTVS AVG / S C (in exergue)

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.2_3(2).hdn.232

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