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Dupondius - Nerva LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas
96 year| Bronze | 13.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 96 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 S C
Translation:
Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public freedom. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Nerva (LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C; Libertas) (96) coin from Rome, made of Bronze and weighing 13.4g, features an image of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom and liberty, on its obverse side. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Nerva (96-98 AD) and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
