Summary
Orichalcum Dupondius of the Emperor Hadrian struck between 125 and 128 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. The Rome mint seems to have been closed while Hadrian was travelling from 122 to late 125 AD. When it was re-opened the obverse legend found on this coin was introduced (see RIC vol.II p. 315). Production of this coin, based on the form of the obverse legend, was between 125 and 128 AD.
Obverse Description
Radiate head of Hadrian facing right, drapery on left shoulder; around, HADRIANVS [AVGVSTVS]
Reverse Description
Pegasus flying to right; below, S C
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
125-128 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Orichalcum
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.99 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.658 j
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 426 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
