- Choice Fine Emperor Nerva Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- 3.42g, struck 96 CE, RIC 9 (rated as Scarce), RSC 132.
- Nerva is perhaps best remembered as the adopted father of his successor, Emperor Trajan.
- NGC Certified to Ch F.
- Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head facing right.
- Reverse: SALVS PVBLICA, Salus seated left holding grain ears.
- Salus was the goddess of safety and welfare. Her temple on the Quirinal at Rome, dedicated in 302 BC, was the scene of an annual sacrifice on August 5. A appropriate type for this Emperor, who had a sincere interest in the welfare of the Roman people.
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