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 96 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 COS II P P' which identifies the emperor and abbreviates many of his titles. Nerva was nominated to be emperor by the Senate after Domitian's assassination. He was an older man, acceptable to the Senate and inoffensive to the army. However, as the army became more restless, he adopted a military man, Trajan, as his colleague. Nerva died after only 16 months in office. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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