Nerva Denarius, Capricorn reverse
RIC II Nerva 126 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST
Capricorn right, holding globe and rudder; cornucopiae above
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 126 is a denarius of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe and rudder; cornucopiae above.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 126?
- RIC II Nerva 126 is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 126.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 126?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Capricorn right, holding globe and rudder; cornucopiae above with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST. Portrait type: bare.
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