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Sestertius - Nerva PROVIDENTIA SENATVS S C
97 year| Bronze | 25.15 g | - |
| 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 | 25.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nerva standing, holding a globe, facing senator.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA SENATVS S C
Unabridged legend:
Providentia Senatus.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Providentia Senatus. Senatus Consultum.
Foresight of the senate. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Nerva (PROVIDENTIA SENATVS S C) (97) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Senate's authority and power.
