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Sestertius - Nerva IMP II COS IIII P P S C; Pax
98 year| Bronze | 25.52 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 | 25.52 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax seated left, holding olive branch and sceptre.
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
RIC has the legend as COS III but it is COS IIII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is fitting since Nerva's reign was marked by a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
