© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P
98 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS IIII P P
Translation:
Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.604–3.36 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Nerva (IMP II COS IIII P P) (98) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was introduced during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD) and was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
