Nerva Cistophorus, Temple reverse
RIC II Nerva 116 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
COS III
Temple of Diana of Perge, showing two columns on podium of three steps, in center is cultus-statue of goddess seated, in crescent on base; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 116 is a cistophorus of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Temple of Diana of Perge, showing two columns on podium of three steps, in center is cultus-statue of goddess seated, in crescent on base; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 116?
- RIC II Nerva 116 is a Silver Cistophorus of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 116.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 116?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P. The reverse depicts Temple of Diana of Perge, showing two columns on podium of three steps, in center is cultus-statue of goddess seated, in crescent on base; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
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