Aureus - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P
98 year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding aquila set on prow, left.
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 minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's economy and military. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during its time.
