RIC II Nerva 141 Nerva obverse, Head of Nerva, laureate, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 141
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Denarius
Date
98 AD
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

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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