Silver
Cistophorus
Nerva Cistophorus, Temple reverse
RIC II Nerva 117 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 117
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
98 AD
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate
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
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 117 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 117?
- RIC II Nerva 117 is a Silver Cistophorus of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 117.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 117?
- 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 with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
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