What is RIC II Nerva 81?

RIC II Nerva 81 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 81.

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 81?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 81?

RIC II Nerva 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.32g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nerva Dupondius, Clasped reverse (RIC II 81)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 81

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

97 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.32g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Nerva, radiate, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C

Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left

About This Type

This RIC II Nerva 81 is a dupondius of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.32g, 26mm diameter.

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 81?: RIC II Nerva 81 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 81.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 81?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left with the inscription CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 81?: RIC II Nerva 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.32g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.