RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius) — Nerva Denarius
RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius) · 97 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
AEQVITAS AVGVST
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius) is a denarius of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 18mm diameter.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius)?
- RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 25 (denarius).
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius)?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGVST. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius)?
- RIC II Nerva 25 (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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