RIC II Nerva 120 Nerva obverse — Head of Nerva, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II Nerva 120 Nerva reverse — A bundle of wheat-ears tied together Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 120
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Cistophorus
Date
98 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
9.75g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P

Head of Nerva, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III

A bundle of wheat-ears tied together

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 120 is a cistophorus of Nerva (98 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts A bundle of wheat-ears tied together. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 9.75g, 26mm diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 120?
RIC II Nerva 120 is a Silver Cistophorus of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 120.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 120?
The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P. The reverse depicts A bundle of wheat-ears tied together with the inscription COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 120?
RIC II Nerva 120 was struck in Silver, standard weight 9.75g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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