Roman Empire, Nerva (96-98 AD), AR Denarius

96 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Nerva (96-98 AD), AR Denarius
Roman Empire, Nerva (96-98 AD), AR Denarius
150.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code25-4344
Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right.
Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

Diameter: ± 17,3 mm
Weight: ± 2,91 g
Ref: RIC 1, RSC 3

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Nerva was Roman Emperor from AD 96 to 98 and the first ruler of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. He came to power after the assassination of Domitian and sought to restore cooperation between the Emperor and the Senate. As he had no children, Nerva adopted the respected general Trajan as his heir, securing a peaceful succession. He died of natural causes in AD 98.

Nerva’s coins show his distinctive elderly portrait and often promote themes of liberty, justice, prosperity and harmony with the army. A particularly notable reverse type bears the legend FISCI IVDAICI CALVMNIA SVBLATA, referring to his reform of the collection of the Jewish tax.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire