What is RIC II Nerva 97?

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

How do you identify RIC II Nerva 97?

The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II 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.

Nerva Dupondius, Clasped reverse (RIC II 97)

Obverse

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

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 97

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

97 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II 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 97 is a dupondius of Nerva (97 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, 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 97?: RIC II Nerva 97 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 97.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 97?: The obverse depicts Head of Nerva, radiate, right with the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II 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.