RIC II Nerva 133 Nerva obverse — Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right Obverse
RIC II Nerva 133 Nerva reverse — Altar with paneled door Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 133
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
As
Date
98 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Bronze
Weight
11.57g
Diameter
29mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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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