© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Nerva ROMA RENASCENS S C; Roma and Victory
96 year| Bronze | 25.96 g | - |
| 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 | 25.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASCENS S C
Translation:
Roma Renascens. Senatus Consultum.
Rome born again. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the personification of Rome, Roma, standing triumphantly holding a victory wreath and a shield, symbolizing the eternal glory and power of the Roman Empire.
