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RIC II Nerva 128

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Nerva 128. Denomination: As. Authority: Nerva. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows head of Divus Augustus, bare, right, with the legend DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse shows eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right, with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Nerva was declared Roman emperor by the Senate on 18 September 96, following the assassination of Domitian. Having served under Nero and Flavian rulers including Vespasian and Domitian, he governed during a brief reign from AD 96 to 98. Nerva dedicated his rule to restoring liberties curtailed under Domitian, before adopting Trajan and dying on 27 January 98.

The obverse depicts the bare head of Divus Augustus alongside the legend DIVVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse design features an eagle standing on a thunderbolt with its head turned to the right, accompanied by the inscription IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Nerva

Design

Obverse
Head of Divus Augustus, bare, right
Reverse
Eagle standing on thunderbolt, head right
Obverse legend
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II Nerva 128
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST S C
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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Weight
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Mint or printer
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