What is RIC II Nerva 135?

RIC II Nerva 135 is a Bronze Sestertius of 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.

Nerva Sestertius, Legend reverse (RIC II 135)

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Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 135

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

98 AD

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.56g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 135?: RIC II Nerva 135 is a Bronze Sestertius of 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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