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Cistophorus - Nerva COS III
98 year| Silver | 9.5 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A bundle of wheat-ears tied together.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III
Unabridged legend: Consul Tertium.
Translation: Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.5–10.28 g;Diameter varies: 25.6–26 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 usually featured the image of the current emperor. The Cistophorus coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire. It weighed 9.5 grams and had a diameter of approximately 24 millimeters.
