Nerva As, Altar reverse
RIC II Nerva 134 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Atelier oriental ?. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
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 134 is an as of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Altar with paneled door.
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 134?
- RIC II Nerva 134 is a Bronze As of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 134.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 134?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. The reverse depicts Altar with paneled door with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C. Portrait type: bare.
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