RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Nerva< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of NervaThis silver coin was minted in Rome by the emperor Nerva in 97 AD. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse has the head of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, facing to the right. Around him is the inscription 'IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT II' which identifies Nerva and abbreviates many of his titles. The foundation of the Roman imperial coinage system was the denarius. Alongside this there was a limited gold series, based on the aureus, and a base metal series based on the sestertius. A denarius was of high value, equivalent to a soldier's daily wage. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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