RIC II Nerva 107 Nerva obverse — Head of Nerva, laureate, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 107
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
98 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II

Head of Nerva, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP II COS III P P S C

Pax seated left, holding olive branch and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 107 is a sestertius of Nerva (98 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax seated left, holding olive branch and sceptre.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 107?
RIC II Nerva 107 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 107.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 107?
The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II. The reverse depicts Pax seated left, holding olive branch and sceptre with the inscription IMP II COS III P P S C. Portrait type: laureate.

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