Caption

Nerva (Roman Emperor; 96–98). Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR P COS III PP — Nerva's head r., laurel wreath. Reverse: GVST Fortuna standing l., with rudder in r. hand and cornucopia in l.; on both sides SC. Cornucopia, rudder, laurel wreath iconography. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; dia. 26.0 mm; weight 11.40 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_217

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Nerva Roman Emperor 96–98 Obverse Imp Nerva Caes Avg Pm Tr P Cos Iii Pp Nerva's head r laurel wreath Reverse GVST Fortuna standing l rudder r hand cornucopia sides SC Cornucopia laurel wreath iconography Roman Empire Rome coin dia 26.0 mm weight 11.40 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile person facing right occupying center surface varied textures wear rough pitted areas smoother patches coin's coloration predominantly brown shades dark brown olive hints greenish patina lighter tan highlights metal exposed rim irregular slightly uneven band raised decoration edge portrait curly hair defined nose chin background figure flat compared raised relief.