What is RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)?

RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Nerva (96 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 3 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS II P P. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left with the inscription CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)?

RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.53g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nerva Aureus, Clasped reverse (RIC II 3)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Aureus

Date

96 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.53g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS II P P

Head of Nerva, laureate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM

Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus) is an aureus of Nerva (96 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.53g, 19mm 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 3 (aureus)?: RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Nerva (96 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 3 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS II P P. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left with the inscription CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus)?: RIC II Nerva 3 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.53g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.