What is RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius)?

RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 41 (denarius).

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus with the inscription IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.

Nerva Denarius, Simpulum reverse (RIC II 41)

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius)

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Denarius

Date

97 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II

Head of Nerva, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P

Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius) is a denarius of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius)?: RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 41 (denarius).
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 41 (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, laureate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II. The reverse depicts Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus with the inscription IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.