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Cistophorus - Nerva COS IIII
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 98 |
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| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
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| Obverse description | Laureate bust of Emperor Nerva facing right, with drapery visible at the shoulder, rendered in a naturalistic style characteristic of Flavian-era portraiture. The emperor's aged features are depicted with fine detail, including a lined brow and prominent nose. The encircling legend runs along the outer field of the flan, partially visible due to the irregular striking of the cistophoric fabric. The portrait conveys imperial authority while reflecting Nerva's advanced age at the time of his accession. |
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| Reverse description | A bound sheaf of six wheat ears arranged in a fan-like spray, their heads curving outward and upward, tied together at the base with a band or ligature depicted in fine relief. This agrarian emblem, symbolic of the fertility and prosperity of the province of Asia, is a hallmark motif of the cistophoric coinage tradition. The legend COS IIII is inscribed in the lower field, divided on either side of the sheaf's base. The reverse design is boldly struck with strong relief on the grain heads, set against a flat, unadorned field. |
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| Mintage | ND (98) |
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