Lot 1831

Sale 45 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Denarius Rome mint (struck 96 A.D.) Obv. Laureate head right Rev. IVSTITIA AVGVST Justice seated right holding sceptre and branch (RIC 6;C.99;Sear -). Very fine with a bold portrait.

Nerva was a noted jurist, hence the introduction of this new reverse type.