Nerva Denarius
RIC II Nerva 141 · 98 AD
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
P M TR P COS III P P
Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 141 is a denarius of Nerva (98 AD). The reverse depicts Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 141?
- RIC II Nerva 141 is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (98 AD) cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 141.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 141?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P. The reverse depicts Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre with the inscription P M TR P COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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