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97 NGC Ch VF Nerva Roman Empire Denarius Aequitas Trajan Father (24111301D)

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  • 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.