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Cistophorus - Nerva COS III
98 year| Silver | 10.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aquila flanked by two standards, one decorated with hand, the other a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Unabridged legend: Consul Tertium.
Translation: Consul for the third time.
Comment
Might be the same coin as RIC 119.
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Nerva in 98 AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a deceased emperor, with Nerva's predecessor, Domitian, appearing on the reverse. This coin was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of the current emperor or gods and goddesses. The Cistophorus coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire, and its design was later adopted by other Roman emperors.
