RIC II Nerva 133 — Nerva As
RIC II Nerva 133 · 98 AD · Uncertain Value
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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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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