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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Nerva FORTVNA AVGVST S C; Fortuna
96 year| Bronze | 25.6 g | 34.5 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 | 25.6 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.69–26.48 g;Diameter varies: 34–34.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and Emperor Nerva on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during Nerva's reign (96-98 AD) and was likely used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Roman Empire during that time.
