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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Nerva CONGIAR P R S C; Liberalitas and Minerva
96 year| Bronze | 24.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 96 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nerva seated right on curule chair on platform; before him officer seated right distributing dole to a citizen; statues of Minerva and Liberalitas in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONGIAR P R S C
Translation:
Congiarium Populo Romano. Senatus Consultum.
Congiarium (distribution of money to the civilians) to the Roman people. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.64–25.47 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears an image of Nerva, the Roman emperor who ruled from 96 to 98 AD. This coin was minted during Nerva's reign, and it is believed that the image of Minerva was included to symbolize the emperor's commitment to wisdom and knowledge.
