Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nerva
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstruckancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Nerva, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right. On the back, an auger's wand, sprinkler, and sacrifical vase are shown.
