Description: Nerva (96 - 98 AD). AE Dupondius, Rome mint 97 AD. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P II COS II[I] P P; laureate head right / FORTVNA AVGVST; Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, S-C.

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 13,12 g

Grade: aVF/F

Attribution: RIC II 84

Commentary: bronze surfaces, attractive portrait, some pitting

History: Nerva is a pivotal personality for imperial Rome - reigning for only two years he stands between the century of family dynasties and the era of adoptive emperorship.

Article Number: 060-01-04-42384