Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 47 BC
Moneyer: A. LICINIVS NERVA (A. Licinius Nerva)
Struck at the Rome mint
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Fides facing right; at right, FIDES; behind, NERVA
Reverse Description
Horseman riding to right dragging a naked warrior who holds a sword; the equestrian divides the legend, III V[IR]
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The moneyer is not otherwise known nor is the significance of the types understood.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 27 May 1980
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Date Issued
47 BC
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.95 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 454/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 469 Pages