© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P S C; Fortuna
98 year| Bronze | 26.8 g | 34 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 | 26.8 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP II COS IIII P P S C
Unabridged legend: Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Supreme commander for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, decree of the senate.
Comment
The lettering in RIC (COS III) appears to be an error.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in ancient Rome.
