Nerva Denarius, Fortuna reverse
RIC II Nerva 29 · 97 AD · Rome
Obverse
Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
FORTVNA P R
Fortuna seated left, holding corn-ears and sceptre
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 29 is a denarius of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left, holding corn-ears 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.
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 29?
- RIC II Nerva 29 is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 29.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 29?
- 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 Fortuna seated left, holding corn-ears and sceptre with the inscription FORTVNA P R. Portrait type: laureate.
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