Coin (obverse), Denarius, probably of Publius Licinius Nerva

Add to album

This silver coin was minted in Rome, probably by Publius Licinius Nerva, in either 113 or 112 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse portrays Roma, the goddess and personification of Rome, wearing a helmet and holding a shield and spear. Above her is a crescent. Behind her is the inscription 'ROMA'. A star (very worn) is in front of her, denoting the value of the coin.

The depiction of Roma on the obverse of the denarius was used for a very long time. While small variations occur, moneyers adhered to the basic design until around 100 BC. This coin shows some variations, including the weapons and a feathered helmet.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-078-583-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.457
• Date: 113 or 112 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Roma l., wearing helmet, shield in l. hand, spear in r.hand; above, crescent; behind, ROMA; before, mark of value / Rev. Voting scene - two voters and attendant; above, P.NERVA; at top of coin, bar on which stands tablet
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 12.0
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Roma
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 113 or 112 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
• Translations:
• Related Records: