Nerva Aureus, Salus reverse
RIC II Nerva 33 · 97 AD · Rome
Obverse
Trajan. 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
SALVS PVBLICA
Salus, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears downwards in extended right hand, left arm resting on arm of throne
About This Type
This RIC II Nerva 33 is an aureus of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears downwards in extended right hand, left arm resting on arm of throne.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC II Nerva 33?
- RIC II Nerva 33 is a Gold Aureus of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 33.
- How do you identify RIC II Nerva 33?
- 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 Salus, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears downwards in extended right hand, left arm resting on arm of throne with the inscription SALVS PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.
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