Coin (obverse), 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 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.

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 records that it was issued in the 2nd consulship ('COS II') of Nerva.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-555-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.73
• Date: 96
  Minted in 96 AD
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P; head of Nerva, laureate, r. / Rev. CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM; clasped hands
  Coin Type: RIC 2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 17.00 mm 3.18 g D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC 2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Nerva
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Nerva, Rome, 96
  
• 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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