RIC II Nerva 132 Nerva obverse — Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left Obverse
RIC II Nerva 132 Nerva reverse — Rudder attached to globe Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 132
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
98 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Bronze
Weight
12.56g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left

Reverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C

Rudder attached to globe

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 132 is a dupondius of Nerva (98 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Rudder attached to globe. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.56g, 29mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 132?
RIC II Nerva 132 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 132.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 132?
The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, radiate, left with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Rudder attached to globe with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 132?
RIC II Nerva 132 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.56g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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