RIC II Nerva 114 — Nerva Quadrans
RIC II Nerva 114 · 98 AD · Rome
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG
Bust of Juno, draped, right, wearing stephane
Reverse
S C
Rudder on globe
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 114 is a quadrans of Nerva (98 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Rudder on globe.
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 114?
- RIC II Nerva 114 is a Bronze Quadrans of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 114.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 114?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Juno, draped, right, wearing stephane with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG. The reverse depicts Rudder on globe with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.
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