RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Aulus Licinius Nerva< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Aulus Licinius NervaThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Aulus Licinius Nerva in 47 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Fides, the goddess of Loyalty, identified by the legend 'FIDES' written downwards in front of her. The legend 'NERVA' behind identifies the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known. The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force - but also to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works. In the late Republic, aristocrats increasing used coins for luxuries and bribes. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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