Nerva As, Altar reverse
RIC II Nerva 133 · 98 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C
Altar with paneled door
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 133 is an as of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Altar with paneled door. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.57g, 29mm 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 133?
- RIC II Nerva 133 is a Bronze As of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 133.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 133?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Altar with paneled door with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 133?
- RIC II Nerva 133 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.57g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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