© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Nerva CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM
97 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Clasped hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM
Translation:
Concordia Exercituum.
Harmony with the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.91–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM) (97) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which represents harmony and unity among the Roman people and military. This image was specifically chosen to promote unity and stability during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who ruled from 96 to 98 AD and was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil.
