Summary
Silver denarius struck during the reign of the Emperor Nerva in 97 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. All coins issued by Nerva contain dating information. In this case TR P II COS III in the obverse legend can be dated to October 97 AD and the lack of GERM places production before 27th October.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nerva facing right; around, IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS III P P
Reverse Description
Fortuna standing facing left holding rudder in her right hand and cradling cornucopiae in her left arm; around, FORTVNA AVGVST
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Max Stern & Co. Ltd, 1976
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Date Issued
97 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.533 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.28
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 225 Pages