What is RIC II Nerva 138?

RIC II Nerva 138 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.

Nerva Sestertius — RIC II Nerva 138

Obverse

Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Atelier oriental ?. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 138

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

98 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 138?: RIC II Nerva 138 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nerva (98 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.