RIC II Nerva 29 Nerva obverse, Head of Nerva, laureate, right Obverse

Hadrien. Autorité émettrice de monnaie Rome. Atelier monétaire. Émetteur, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference
RIC II Nerva 29
Ruler
Nerva
Denomination
Denarius
Date
97 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
laureate

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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