RIC II Nerva 134 Nerva obverse — Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 134
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
As
Date
98 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
bare

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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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