Rare Nerva denarius (COS III DESIGN IIII)

Nerva denarius with Libertas, minted in Rome 97 CE with an interesting reverse legend - "Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum, Pater Patriae", which translates to "Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time, father of the nation."

• Obverse

  • IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR P II
  • Head of Nerva, laureate, right

• Reverse

  • IMP II COS III DESIGN IIII P P
  • Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and transverse sceptre, pointing up slightly to right, in left

Reference : RIC II Nerva 39

Collection : Marcus Cocceius Nerva - Mission Complete