Denarius - Nerva PAX AVGVSTI
97 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nerva clasoing hands with soldier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Nerva (PAX AVGVSTI) (97) coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter, with a small figure of Victory standing on the globe at her feet. This design was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability during the reign of Emperor Nerva, who ruled the Roman Empire from 96 to 98 AD.
