RIC II Nerva 136 Divus Augustus obverse, Head of Divus Augustus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC II Nerva 136 Divus Augustus reverse, Legend surrounding large S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 136
Ruler
Divus Augustus
Issued under
Nerva
Denomination
Sestertius
Date
98 AD
Metal
Bronze
Weight
24.82g
Diameter
35mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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 Divus Augustus, issued under 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 Divus Augustus issued under 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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