Description
Marcus Cocceius Nerva, Roman Emperor of the Nerva-Antonine Dynasty 96-98 AD, Silver Denarius (3.57g, 18mm), struck at Rome 96-98 AD. Obverse: Laureate head of Nerva facing to the right, legend surrounds, “IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT II”. Reverse: Assortment of priestly emblems of the Pontificate, including simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus, legend surrounds, “COS III PATER PATRIAE”. RIC-34; RSC-51. A well centred, problem free example that features a captivating portrait of the first of the ‘Five Good Emperors’, near Extremely Fine.