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Sestertius - Augustus IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
98 year| Bronze | 22.7 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 98 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP NERVA CAESAR AVGVSTVS REST
Translation:
Imperator Nerva Caesar Augustus, Restituit.
Supreme commander (Imperator) Nerva, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin].
Comment
Mass varies: 19.76–25.56 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Augustus on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent leader, and the image of Roma was a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
