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Denarius - Nerva IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia
97 yearSilver | 2.86 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 2.86 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#252454 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia) (97) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Justitia (Justice) on its reverse side, symbolizing the importance of justice and fairness in the Roman Empire.