What is RIC II Nerva 75?

RIC II Nerva 75 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (96 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 75.

Nerva Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 75)

Obverse

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

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 75

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

96 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II DESIGN III P P

Head of Nerva, radiate, right

Reverse

FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 75 is a dupondius of Nerva (96 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 75?: RIC II Nerva 75 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (96 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 75.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 75?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II DESIGN III P P. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.