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RIC II Nerva 79

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Nerva 79. Denomination: As. Authority: Nerva. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Nerva, laureate, right, with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P.

The reverse shows clasped hands, with the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C. The obverse shows head of Nerva, laureate, right, with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P. The reverse shows clasped hands, with the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze as was issued under Nerva's imperial authority. The obverse bears the emperor's laureate portrait alongside his titles in the legend "IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P". The reverse features clasped hands with the legend "CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C", addressing the theme of army harmony during a reign troubled by military instability.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Nerva

Design

Obverse
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
Clasped hands
Obverse legend
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC II Nerva 79
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM 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. 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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II Nerva 53

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

  • RIC II Nerva 69

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

  • RIC II Nerva 95

    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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