- Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Nerva at the Rome Mint 97 CE.
- Approx 18mm, RIC 25, RSC 9.
- Emperor Nerva, adopted the future Emperor Trajan, ruled the Empire for only 16 months. Nerva's coinage is scarce.
- Certified by NGC to Ch VF scratches (well blended and not significantly distracting).
- Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT II COS III P P, laureate head right.
- Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia.
- Aequitas or Equitas is the deified personification of equity or fairness. She is most often depicted holding a pair of scales to represent fair dealings and equality.
- An appropriate type for this emperor denoting peace and good governance. A welcome period of stability after the turmoil of Domitian's reign.