96 NGC Ch F Nerva Denarius Roman Empire Salus Trajan Father (22030203C)

  
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. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Ancient\Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)".

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• Certification: NGC
• Date: 96
• Grade: Ch F
• Year: 96 AD
• Composition: Silver
• Ruler: Nerva
• Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
• Denomination: Denarius
• Era: Ancient