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.