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Aureus - Nerva IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nerva Divus seated in elephant drawn chariot with riders, right, holding sceptre and branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Traianus Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Pater Patriae, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Trajan, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, father of the nation, has restored [this coin].
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nerva coin is that it features the image of the Roman emperor Nerva, who ruled from 96 to 98 AD, on one side, and the image of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during Nerva's reign, and it is believed that the image of Victory was included to symbolize the emperor's victory over the Germanic tribes and to promote the idea of Roman supremacy. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
