Nerva Sestertius, Legend reverse
RIC II Nerva 136 · 98 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Head of Divus Augustus, laureate, right
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
Legend surrounding large S C
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 136 is a sestertius of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.82g, 35mm 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 136?
- RIC II Nerva 136 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 136.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 136?
- The obverse depicts Head of Divus Augustus, laureate, right 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 136?
- RIC II Nerva 136 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.82g, diameter 35mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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