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sestertius, Nerva (Roman Emperor; 96–98), laurel wreaths, mules, carts; Nerva (Roman Emperor; 96–98) – iconography. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP: Nerva's head within a laurel wreath at right. Rw. VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA: Two mules facing in opposite directions; below SC. 97, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), coin, dia. 33.4–33.6 mm, weight 24.30 g, axis 180°

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Keywords

sestertius Nerva Roman Emperor 96–98 laurel wreaths mules carts – iconography Obv Imp Nerva Caes Avg Pm Tr P Cos Iii Pp Nerva's head within laurel wreath right Rw Vehicvlatione Italiae Remissa Two mules facing opposite directions Sc 97 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin dia 33.4–33.6 mm weight 24.30 g axis 180° round weathered coin worn textured surface showing raised central scene group animals standing ground line animals surrounding details rendered low relief visible scratches patina coin displays mix greenish tones dark brown areas patches golden-bronze showing raised edges highlights rim slightly irregular darker central field hint lighter golden color outermost border appearance aged metallic combination green dark brown gold colors.