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Denarius of A. Licinius Nerva, Rome

Denarius of A. Licinius Nerva, Rome

Moneyer: A. Licinius Nerva

Roman Republican

Obv.: Laureate head of Fides r.; before, FIDES downwards; behind, NERVA downwards. Border of dots. Crescent countermark on neck. Rev.: Horseman galloping r., with r. hand dragging naked warrior, who holds shield in l. hand and sword in r. hand; below, A.LICINI; to l., III; to r., VIR. Border of dots.

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Roman Republican period

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