Divus Augustus As, Eagle reverse
RIC II Nerva 129 · 98 AD · Issued under Nerva
Obverse
Trajan. 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 S C
Eagle standing front on globe, head right, with wings spread
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 129 is an as of Divus Augustus, issued under Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on globe, head right, with wings spread.
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 129?
- RIC II Nerva 129 is a Bronze As of Divus Augustus issued under Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 129.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 129?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing front on globe, head right, with wings spread with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C. Portrait type: bare.
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