Caption

Nerva (30–98; Roman emperor 96–98). Coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; weight 12.91 g; axis 180°. Obverse: laureate bust of Nerva facing right with inscription RVA CAES AVG. Reverse: Fortuna standing facing left, with a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia (horn of plenty) in her left; SC on either side. Year: 97. Icons: laurel wreaths, Fortuna, horns of plenty, rudders.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_279

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Keywords

Nerva 30–98 Roman emperor 96–98 Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 12.91 g axis 180° Obverse laureate bust facing right inscription RVA CAES AVG Reverse Fortuna standing left rudder right hand cornucopia horn plenty Sc side Year 97 Icons laurel wreaths Fortuna horns rudders round worn metallic object uneven slightly irregular rim showing textured surface areas rough corrosion pitting visible colors include brown dark brown black hints green lighter brown highlights edges raised areas surface exhibits mottled dark patches smoother bronze-toned regions suggestion raised recessed shapes across face.