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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Nerva TR P COS II DESIGN III
96 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P COS II DESIGN III
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, elect for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.28–3.39 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Nerva (TR P COS II DESIGN III) (96) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, this coin features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Nerva, who ruled from 96 to 98 AD. This coin was minted during his reign and is one of the few coins from that time period that features a portrait of a Roman emperor. Additionally, the coin's design also includes the inscription "TR P COS II," which stands for "Tribunicia Potestate Consul," indicating that Nerva held both the office of Consul and Tribune, which was a powerful and prestigious position in ancient Rome.
