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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nerva COS III P P
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III P P
Translation:
Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.918–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Nerva (COS III P P) (97) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories.
