What is RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?

RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 24 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus with the inscription COS III PATER PATRIAE. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?

RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.62g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Nerva Aureus — RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Aureus

Date

97 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.62g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT

Head of Nerva, laureate, right

Reverse

COS III PATER PATRIAE

Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus) is an aureus of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.62g, 18mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?: RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 24 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus with the inscription COS III PATER PATRIAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus)?: RIC II Nerva 24 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.62g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.