Denarius - Nerva (IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia) (97) front Denarius - Nerva (IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia) (97) back
Denarius - Nerva (IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia) (97) photo
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Denarius - Nerva IVSTITIA AVGVST; Justitia

97 year
Silver 2.86 g -
Description
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
2.86 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#252454
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.