[ancients] an unhappy Nerva

From the Goldberg mixed lot.



Nerva dupondius, 96-98 AD
Rome mint
28.5mm
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, radiate head right
Rev: LIBERTAS PVBLICA S-C, Liberty standing left, holding pileus and sceptre
Ref: RIC II 87; Cohen 116; Sear 3059

 

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ahahaha ... yes, a big gaping neck wound would certainly put a sad look on a ruler's face, eh?

=> great coin, TIF!! (nuthinn' but winners from this Goldberg purchase)

 

Honestly, until you pointed it out, I did not notice the neck. I was too busy staring at that nose.

 

"NO, Your Highness! I was not looking at your wound, really! I was admiring your magnificent proboscis!"

 

Despite the neck wound, its got nice details.

My only nerva:

 

NervaAR Didrachm
CAPPADOCIA, Caesaraea-Eusebia
AD 96-98
Struck AD 98
Diameter:
Weight: 6.64 grams
Obverse: Laureate head right
Reverse: Club set on ground; date in legend
Reference: Metcalf, Caesarea 45; Sydenham, Caesarea 153





=> hey, how 'bout that snout!! (a sweet ol' honker!!)

... yah, I realize my club is upside-down (I merely like the looks of the ol' Louisville Slugger!!)

 

Oh yes, the brussel sprout club! You have the most interesting assortment of coins, Steve

 

Ancient Fouree

 

Its got bronze disease, did you treat it?

 

that's a nice lookin' neva, neck, nose and all!

yeah ripley, i think one could use some pick and soak work maybe?

 

Its pretty fragile. I am wary of working on it.

 

Thats understandable, but not treated it will be dust in time

Thats why I unloaded a faustina I fouree I had. I treated it and it still came back so off it went.

Dont miss it.