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Aureus - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P
98 year| Gold | 7.47 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.47 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS IIII P P
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nerva (IMP II COS IIII P P) (98) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and stabilize its economy. The coin's design features an image of Nerva on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the empire.
