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Denarius - Nerva LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas
97 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and short sceptre, pointing up slightly to right, in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Translation:
Libertas Publica.
Public freedom.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 12–18.7 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas) (97) coin from Rome, made of Silver and weighing 3.2g, features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
