Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Nerva

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This 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts clasped hands, with the legend 'CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM' around them. This refers to the desired harmony between the emperor and the army.

Nerva was not a military man, but was initially accepted by the army because he was easy going. Over time friction developed, especially when he refused to execute the murderers of the previous emperor, Domitian. The desired harmony only became a reality when Nerva adopted Trajan as his colleague in 97 AD.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-556-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted in 96 AD
  
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  • Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926. 
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