What is RIC II Nerva 99?

RIC II Nerva 99 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 99.

What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 99?

RIC II Nerva 99 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.07g, diameter 3mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nerva Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC II 99)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC II Nerva 99

Ruler

Nerva

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

97 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.07g

Diameter

3mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Nerva, radiate, right

Reverse

FORTVNA AVGVST 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 99 is a dupondius of Nerva (97 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.07g, 3mm 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 99?: RIC II Nerva 99 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nerva (97 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. II no. II Nerva 99.
How do you identify RIC II Nerva 99?: 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 Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription FORTVNA AVGVST S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC II Nerva 99?: RIC II Nerva 99 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.07g, diameter 3mm, die axis 6 h, struck.