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 in the obverse and COS III in the reverse legend can be dated to October 97 AD and the lack of GERM places production before 27th October. This coin has a mount removed and was probably at one time used as jewellery showing the head of the Emperor.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nerva facing right; around, IMP NERVA C[AES AVG P M] TR POT II
Reverse Description
Priestly emblems, simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus; around, COS III PATER PATRIA
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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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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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), 3.01 g (Weight)
worn and with part of removed jewellery mount
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.34
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 225 Pages
