Nerva Quadrans, Winged reverse
RIC II Nerva 109 · 98 AD · Rome
Obverse
Trajan. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG
Modius containing two corn-ears
Reverse
S C
Winged caduceus upright
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 109 is a quadrans of Nerva (98 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright.
About the Quadrans
The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.
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 109?
- RIC II Nerva 109 is a Bronze Quadrans of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 109.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 109?
- The obverse depicts Modius containing two corn-ears with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription S C.
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