Nerva Sestertius, Legend reverse
RIC II Nerva 138 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Atelier oriental ?. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS
Bust of Agrippina the Elder, draped, right
Reverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P REST
Legend surrounding large S C
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 138 is a sestertius of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C.
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 138?
- RIC II Nerva 138 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 138.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 138?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Agrippina the Elder, draped, right with the inscription AGRIPPINA M F GERMANICI CAESARIS. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding large S C with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P REST. Portrait type: draped.
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