Sestertius - Nerva LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C, Libertas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year96
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II#76 (sestertius), OCRE#ric.2.ner.76_sestertius
Obverse descriptionHead of Nerva, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II DESIGN III P P
(Translation: Imperator Nerva Caesar Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Designatus Tertium, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator) Nerva, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, elect for the third time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionLibertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and short sceptre, pointing up slightly to right, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTAS PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Libertas Publica. Senatus Consultum. Public freedom. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (96)  - -
Catalog ID8317085180
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