Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Nerva

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This 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 P II COS III P P' which identifies Nerva and abbreviates his many titles.

Many coins issued by the Roman emperors can be dated by inscriptions which record how many years the titles of the emperor were renewed. This coin was minted in the 3rd consulship ('COS III') of Nerva, and in the 2nd renewal of the Tribunitian power, a privilege giving immunity from prosecution and the right to introduce legislation.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-671-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1970.557
• Date: 97
  Minted in 97 AD
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P; head of Nerva, laureate, r. / Rev. LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas standing l.
  Coin Type: RIC 31
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 31
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Libertas
  Nerva
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Nerva, Rome, 97
  
• References:
  • Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926. 
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