Divus Augustus Sestertius, Legend reverse
RIC II Nerva 135 · 98 AD · Issued under Nerva
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Divus Augustus, laureate, left
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
Legend surrounding large S C
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 135 is a sestertius of Divus Augustus, issued under Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.56g, 33mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 135?
- RIC II Nerva 135 is a Bronze Sestertius of Divus Augustus issued under Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 135.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 135?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, laureate, left with the inscription DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 135?
- RIC II Nerva 135 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.56g, diameter 33mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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