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RIC II Nerva 116

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Nerva 116. Denomination: Cistophorus. Authority: Nerva. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows head of Nerva, laureate, right, with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P.

The reverse shows temple of Diana of Perge, showing two columns on podium of three steps, in center is cultus-statue of goddess seated, in crescent on base; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG, with the legend COS III.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Nerva became Roman emperor on 18 September AD 96, having been declared ruler by the Roman Senate after the assassination of Domitian. Aged almost sixty-six at his accession, he had previously held consulships under Vespasian and Domitian. His brief imperial rule lasted barely fifteen months, concluding with his death from natural causes on 27 January 98, after which he was succeeded by his adopted heir, Trajan.

This coin carries imperial titles on the obverse naming Nerva as pontifex maximus and holder of tribunician power, while the reverse records his third consulship alongside a depiction of the temple of Diana of Perge. The architectural design shows the two-columned temple on a podium of three steps, enclosing a seated cult statue of the goddess resting within a crescent on a base.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Cistophorus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Nerva

Design

Obverse
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
Temple of Diana of Perge, showing two columns on podium of three steps, in center is cultus-statue of goddess seated, in crescent on base; frieze inscribed DIANA PERG
Obverse legend
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P
Reverse legend
COS III

Identification

Type reference
RIC II Nerva 116
Denomination and metal
Cistophorus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT P P
Reverse legend to match
COS III
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II Nerva 117

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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