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Sestertius of Nerva, Rome

Sestertius of Nerva, Rome

r. 96 - 98

Nerva

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nerva r.; around, IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P. Rev.: Nerva seated r. on curule chair on high platform on l.; in front of him, attendant seated l., making distribution to citizen, togate, standing l., r. foot on steps up to platform, holding out r. hand; in background, center, Minerva standing l., holding owl(?) and spear, to r.; Liberalitas standing l., holding account-board; around, CONGIAR [P R]; low in field, [S - C].

Orichalcum

Roman Imperial period, Middle

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