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Denarius - Nerva IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P; Aequitas
97 year| Silver | 2.8 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 | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
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 the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and suggests that the coin was minted to promote these ideals.
