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Aureus - Nerva COS III PATER PATRIAE
97 year| Gold | 7.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III PATER PATRIAE
Translation: Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nerva (COS III PATER PATRIAE) (97) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil and political upheaval. The coin's design, which features an image of Nerva on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the ideals of Roman tradition and patriotism. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency, highlighting the wealth and power of the Roman Empire at the time.
