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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Nerva FORTVNA P R; Fortuna
97 year| Gold | 7.41 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 | 7.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA P R
Translation:
Fortuna Populus Romanus.
Good fortune of the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Nerva (FORTVNA P R; Fortuna) (97) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold weighing 7.41 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 the emperor Nerva on the other. This coin was minted during Nerva's reign (96-98 AD) and was considered a high-value coin at the 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 people living in ancient Rome.
