Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nerva
97
Silver
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Nerva, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right. On the back (reverse), from left to right, a simpulum (ladle), sprinkler, ewer (jug), and lituus (auger's wand) are shown.
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