© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Nerva PLEBEI VRBANAE FRVMENTO CONSTITVTO S C
97 year| Bronze | 25.3 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 97 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.3 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Modius standing on three short legs, containing poppy between six corn-ears, three to right, three to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLEBEI VRBANAE FRVMENTO CONSTITVTO S C
Translation:
Plebei Urbanae Frumento Constituto Ex Senatus Consultum.
The fixing of the supplies of grain for the plebs of Rome by decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.85–27.53 g;Diameter varies: 33–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Nerva, who was the Roman Emperor from 96 to 98 AD. He was known for his efforts to reform the Roman Empire and improve the lives of citizens, and this coin was likely minted during his reign to commemorate his accomplishments.
