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Denarius - Nerva IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P
97 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare design element - the emperor Nerva is depicted with a beard, which was unusual for Roman emperors at the time. This may indicate that Nerva was trying to project a more philosophical or intellectual image, as beards were often associated with wisdom and learning in ancient Rome.
