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.