About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Nerva, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right.
On the back, an auger’s wand, sprinkler, and sacrifical vase are shown.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nerva
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 97 CE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M T R POT II Reverse: COS. III PATER PATRIAE
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1274
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10014/manifest.json