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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nerva IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia
96 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 96 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Justitia, draped, seated right on low backed chair, feet on stool, holding long straight sceptre in right and branch extended in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTITIA AVGVST
Translation:
Iustitia Augusta.
Justice, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.949–3.4 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military. The coin's design features Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice, on the reverse, symbolizing Nerva's commitment to fairness and justice during his rule.
