Baltimore #1, Nerva of Antioch

So I had a long, somewhat tiring, but fruitful day at the Baltimore show. Came away with 15 coins, the first of which I'll share tonight: this bronze of Nerva, Antioch. A marvelous coin if I do say so myself, with an imperious bust and well-centered reverse. So let's post a few coins of Nerva, provincial or imperial

 

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There is no mistaking some busts of Roman rulers, and Nerva is a good example. That's a wonderful portrait.

 

Beautiful coin, John. I can see why you got it. I'd take it too.

A dream coin for me would be a Antioch Tetradrachm but they arent not in my price range

 

Great coins! I did look for your Lucillas, but came up empty-handed. Not a one in any grade, and I asked every dealer that might have had one reasonably priced.

 

That sucks but not surprising considering their rarity. Thanks for looking though!

 

Harlan Berk told me he's probably got a few examples of each in his safe, but he probably has a few examples of everything in his safe, lol.

 

Bring out the noses!

 

That is a nice Nerva, JA! I'll throw in a Roman dupondius which could have better surfaces but has a nice nose and a small prow under the hands.

 

Nice Nerva, JA => are you gonna light 'er up tonight in Baltimore?

I have a cool Nerva to toss-in (great snout profile) ...

 

Lol, no. I'm home. In my pajamas. A nice glass of Geritol and I'll be off to see the Sandman.

 

Fun holding all those coins, great pick up Big John.can't wait to see the rest of your coins..

I have a denarius of Nerva.


Also a As. This was one of the first coin i dug out of a 200 coin lot when i started collecting Ancients.

 

So this would be my Nerva

Oh, and if we're talking Antioch, may i post my Otho? Too late:

 

He a Nerva.

sorry pictures by mobile phone...coin is green, but looks blue now..

 

some better pictures

 

Wonderful pick-up JA !!!

And terrific posts all!!

That beaked nose and pronounced 'Adams Apple' have to define Nerva better than anything else.

My denarius:

 

I'm still mesmerized by AJ's example.....WOW!!!!

 

I have a green Nerva As, and a brown As, but my favourite Nerva is a fake. It has COSIII on the obverse, but COSII on the reverse, probably belonging to a Trajan coin. The coin has a myriad of rainbow colours under the scope, and some green which I would like to get rid of, but will have to leave because I don't want to spoil the colours. I know some don't like fakes, but I let my imagination run riot with this one.


Ancient Fake
Ruler: Nerva
Coin: Silver Fouree Denarius Anct Fake
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR PII COS III PP - Nerva laureatte right
PONT MAX????? COS II - Pax standing left with branch and cornucopia
Wt./Size/Axis: 2.57g / 19mm / -
Acquisition/Sale: $0.00
Notes: Jan 14, 15 - Obverse used in RIC 25 and others, reverse used for Trajan. Obverse has COS III and reverse is COS II

 

As long as they are ancient fakes, I get the same feelings from them as you do Pish!!!

 

A great looking addition! I'm still on the lookout for a decent denarius.