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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nerva COS II DESIGN III P P; Diana
96 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 96 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, wearing short tunic, running right, with right hand drawing arrow from quiver on back and holding bow in left; behind her on right, a dog, running right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II DESIGN III P P
Translation:
Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium, Pater Patriae.
consul for the second time, elect for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–3.11 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva coin features a portrait of the Roman emperor Nerva on one side and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the other. Diana was a popular deity in ancient Rome, associated with hunting, wilderness, and childbirth. She was often depicted with a bow and arrow, as seen on the coin. The inclusion of Diana on the coin may have been a nod to Nerva's efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state, which emphasized the importance of traditional Roman values and religion.
