A Sestertius of Nerva

I have been looking for a while for a sestertius of Nerva to expand my small collection of Bronzes of this emperor. This one appealed to me.

This example of RIC 80 shows hands clasped on reverse holding a legionary eagle set on galleys prow (not visible on this example). This motif refers to harmony between the Senate, the Roman Army and the Navy on the occasion of Nerva's adoption of M. Ulpius Trajanus as his heir.

Nerva. AD 96-98. Æ Sestertius (22.22 g). Rome mint. Struck AD 97.
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right
Rev: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, S C across lower field, clasped right hands, holding aquila set on prow.

RIC II 80

The coin has been smoothed (but acceptably, imo) and is struck slightly off-center, with lightly raised rims visible on parts of the obverse and corresponding area of the reverse (as though lightly hammered).

Not in top shape, obviously, but enough remaining detail, and pleasant deep emerald green patina.

Your opinions are greatly welcome!

And... please post your coins of Nerva! - an Emperor we do not see too often on the forum.

 

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Really nice example from a brief reign!

 

Nice example @Eduard. I have the sister coin in silver

NERVA
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right
REVERSE: CONCORDIA EXCERCITVVM, clasped hands holding legionary eagle resting on prow
Struck at Rome 96 AD
2.9g, 18mm
RIC 3

And then a few others

NERVA
AR Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right
REVERSE: IVSTITIA AVGVST, Justitia seated right, holding scepter & branch
Struck at Rome, 97 AD
3.2g, 20mm
RIC 18, C 101

NERVA
AE Dupondius
OBVERSE: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, radiate head right
REVERSE: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S-C, Liberty standing left, holding pileus and sceptre
Struck at Rome, 97 AD
13.2g, 27mm
RIC 87

NERVA
AE Dupondius
OBVERSE: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P Radiate head right
REVERSE: FORTVNA AVGVST S-C, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Struck at Rome, 96AD
8.8g, 26mm
RIC 61

 

Great coin

I have a Nerva As Fortuna

 

Coin cidence ? bought this Nerva sestertius last week (sellers pic)

 

that's a nice bronze example. i only have 1 coin of Nerva.

 

Terrific OP and very nice posts guys!!

I wanted a couple of inexpensive 'bronze' examples to complement my denarius so I grabbed this Dupondius and AS:

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Beautiful bronze, lovely patina on it.


Nerva (96 -98 A.D.)
AR Didrachm
Cappadocia, Caesarea
O AVTOKPAT NEPOYAC KAICAP CEBACTOC YΠAT Γ, laurate head right.
R: CEBACTOY TYXH, Tyche standing left holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Cappadocia, Caesarea 97 A.D.
20mm
6.7g
Sydenham 150

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Great OP and other Nervas! Here is my Sestertius:

 

Nice bronze and write-up @Eduard !

I only have one coin from Nerva:


RI Nerva AE Dupondius 96-98 CE LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Ex: @TIF

 

A nice OP sestertius for sure


Nerva, Dupondius minted in Rome, 97 AD
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TRP COS III PP, radiate head of Nerva right
LIBERTAS PUBLICA, Liberty standing left, SC in field
13,87 gr
Ref : Cohen #116, RCV #3059

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Thank you for posting your Nervas, guys. Really great coins.

Interestingly, if you look at variety of portraits in the coins you have all posted one notices a certain uniformity in the facial traits of Nerva. Mat's didrachm from Cappadocia, on the other hand shows an interesting different style.

 

Excellent sestertius! Mine is only a dupondius so half as good at best but what this thread suggests is the more common type for that denomination.

 

that's a kool coin Mikey, i'm trying to get one. gotta have the hand shakin' ein

 

Great example!

 

Great symbolic coin Eduard, I have the other two Ae of this type, the Dupondius being scarce as only struck for a short period in 96 AD.

 

Those EYES...

 

Great coins everyone.

 

Beautiful coin with a lovely emerald green patina.

 

No clasping no peace, nice find Eduard