RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 420

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 420. 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
Head of Hadrian, laureate, right
Reverse
Hadrian seated left on platform, extending hand toward citizen, advancing right, holding out fold of toga; behind, Liberalitas standing facing, head sometimes left, holding coin scoop; to right, attendant standing left
Obverse legend
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Reverse legend
LIBERALITAS AVG III // S C (in exergue)

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.2_3(2).hdn.420

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