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97 NGC AU Nerva Roman Empire Denarius Fortuna 5/5 5/5 Trajan's Father Coin (21111401C)

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  • Almost Uncirculated Emperor Nerva Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck at Rome 97 CE, 3.54g, RIC 17, RSC 79.
  • Emperor Nerva ruled the Empire for only 16 months. His coinage is scarce, especially in high grade.
  • He is known for establishing good government after the turmoil created by Emperor Domitian & for adopting the future Emperor Trajan.
  • Realistic portrait with prominent nose.
  • Dark toned with colorful, lustrous undertones. Some scratches on holder, not coin.
  • Certified by NGC to AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. 
  • Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right. 
  • Reverse: FORTVNA P R, Fortuna seated left holding grain ears & scepter.
  • Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion. This reverse type is stating that the Roman people will have good fortune during Nerva's reign.
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