Divus Augustus As, Eagle reverse
RIC II Nerva 128 · 98 AD · Issued under Nerva
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C
Eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 128 is an as of Divus Augustus, issued under Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.23g, 30mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 128?
- RIC II Nerva 128 is a Bronze As of Divus Augustus issued under Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 128.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 128?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 128?
- RIC II Nerva 128 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.23g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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