Caption

Denarius, Nerva (Roman Emperor, 96–98). Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP — Nerva's head in laurel wreath facing right. Reverse: FORTVNA AVGVST — Fortuna stands turned left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Iconography: laurel wreath, Fortuna (personification), horns of plenty, rudder. Rome, 97. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.1–17.4 mm, weight 3.03 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_135

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Keywords

Denarius Nerva Roman Emperor 96–98 Obverse Imp Nerva Caes Avg Pm Tr P Cos Iii Pp Nerva's head laurel wreath facing right Reverse Fortvna Avgvst Fortuna stands turned left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left Iconography personification horns plenty Rome 97 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.1–17.4 mm weight 3.03 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile person center showing head side view short textured hair facial features surrounded raised border pattern small repeating shapes object displays mix gray silver dark gray black tones areas lighter metallic shine darker tarnished patches set white background.