Aureus - Nerva IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P
97 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used to showcase the wealth and power of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Emperor Nerva, who ruled the empire from 96 to 98 AD, and it includes the Latin inscription "IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P," which stands for "Imperator II (Emperor) Consul III (Consul) Design IIII (Design) P P (Pater Patriae, or Father of the Country)." The coin's design and inscription reflect the importance of the emperor and the Roman state, and it serves as a symbol of the empire's prosperity and influence.
