minted in Rome

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

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.

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Online ID:	000-100-078-583-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: 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
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.
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