Nerva (96-98). AR Denarius, Rome mint, 97 AD. Obv. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR POT. Laureate head right. Rev. COS III PATER PATRIAE. Simpulum, sprinkler, ewer and lituus. RIC II 24; C. 48. 3.45 g. 19 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.