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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nerva LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas
96 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and short sceptre, pointing up slightly to right, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Libertas Publica.
Public freedom.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.9–3.27 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.9 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) coin from Rome, minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96 AD), features an image of the goddess Libertas on the reverse side, symbolizing freedom and liberty, which was an important ideal during the Roman Empire.
