Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Nerva in the period 96 to 98 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. A restoration issue depicting the Emperor Augustus. Minted by Rome. Nerva had a range of coins commemorating the first Roman Emperor, Avgustus, produced. Recorded denominations of the "Divus Augustus" series are: denarius, sestertius, dupondius and as.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Augustus facing right; around, DIVVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse Description
Square altar with panelled door; around, IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST; below, SC
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Classical Numismatics, 28 Apr 1978
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Date Issued
96-98 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.37 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.133
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 232 Pages
