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Aureus - Nerva FORTVNA AVGVST; Fortuna
97 year| Gold | 7.4 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA AVGVST
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Nerva (FORTVNA AVGVST; Fortuna) (97) coin from Rome, made of Gold weighing 7.4 g, is an interesting piece of history because it features the image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Emperor Nerva on the other. This coin was minted during Nerva's reign (96-98 AD) and was considered a high-value coin in its time, equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by ancient Romans, merchants, and traders. Today, it's a valuable collector's item and a window into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire.
