Exempla antiqua

Classical and Medieval Latin examples for learners

Nerva

Silver denarius. 113 BC – 112 BC. © The Trustees of the British Museum. 2002,0102.1076.

 

Obverse of above.

 

Reverse of above

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Nerva

Silver denarius. 113 BC – 112 BC. © The Trustees of the British Museum. 2002,0102.1075

Roma

Roma

Didrachm. ca. 225-212 BCE. Harvard Art Museums 1.1965.80