What is RIC II Nerva 113?

RIC II Nerva 113 is a Bronze Quadrans of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 113.

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 113?

The obverse depicts Modius containing four corn-ears with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription S C.

Nerva Quadrans — RIC II Nerva 113

Obverse

Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 113

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Quadrans

Date

98 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG

Modius containing four corn-ears

Reverse

S C

Winged caduceus upright

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 113 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 113?: RIC II Nerva 113 is a Bronze Quadrans of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 113.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 113?: The obverse depicts Modius containing four corn-ears with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG. The reverse depicts Winged caduceus upright with the inscription S C.