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Denarius - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P
98 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Clasped hands.
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: 2.999–3.36 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 portrait of Emperor Nerva, who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's finances and military strength. Despite his achievements, Nerva's reign was cut short due to his death in 98 AD, which led to a period of political instability in the empire.
