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RIC II Nerva 14 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC II Nerva 14 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Nerva. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Nerva, laureate, right, with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P. The reverse shows clasped hands, with the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC II Nerva 2 (denarius).

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Nerva served as Roman emperor from AD 96 to 98, assuming office at nearly sixty-six years of age following the assassination of Domitian. Declared emperor by the Roman Senate, he had previously served under Nero and held consulships under the Flavian emperors Vespasian and Domitian. His brief reign of fifteen months was characterised by financial problems and difficulties in asserting authority over the Roman military.

The obverse carries the imperial portrait and titles with the legend "IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P". On the reverse, clasped hands are paired with the inscription "CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM", evoking the harmony of the armed forces during a reign marked by military tensions, including a revolt by the Praetorian Guard in October 97.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Nerva

Design

Obverse
Head of Nerva, laureate, right
Reverse
Clasped hands
Obverse legend
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC II Nerva 14 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC II Nerva 2 (denarius)

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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