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Denarius - Nerva COS III PATER PATRIAE
97 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS III PATER PATRIAE
Translation: Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.786–3.34 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (COS III PATER PATRIAE) (97) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who ruled the Roman Empire from 96 to 98 AD. Nerva was known for his efforts to stabilize the Roman economy and military, and this coin was part of a series of reforms he implemented to improve the Roman currency. The coin's design features an image of Nerva on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Roman Empire.
