Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
EMPEROR NERVA
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Ocatarinetabellatchitchix, post: 4870911, member: 99554"]September 96 AD</p><p><br /></p><p>The superstitious Domitian is questioning his team of Imperial astrologers again. Who are the contenders for my throne, who is conspiring against me? The first name to be mentioned is that of <b>Nerva</b>. It is claimed that the Emperor's first reaction was a burst of laughter. A man who could be his father as a successor! Despite everything, he is determined to eliminate all those who would plan his assassination. One of the astrologers close to <b>Nerva</b> convinces him to give up his project since the old man will die shortly anyway. So Domitian, believing that this would really come to pass, did not wish to be guilty of this additional murder, since Nerva was to die so soon in any case. A few days later, Domitian was stabbed in a palace plot involving his wife Domitia, the Prefect of the Praetorian Guard and many others. It is quite possible that <b>Nerva</b> was part of that conspiracy. In any event, upon the death of Domitian, <span style="color: #ff0000"><b>September 18th</b></span>, <b>Nerva</b> was immediately proclaimed, at the age of 66, Emperor by the Senate. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Head_of_Marcus_Cocceius_Nerva_in_Museo_Nazionale_Romano.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Museo Nazionale Romano</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Marcus Cocceius <b>Nerva</b> wear the purple from September 96 AD to January 98, and was the first of a succession of rulers traditionally known as the Five Good Emperors. The new emperor was born on November 30 AD in the small town of Narnia in Umbria, 50 miles north of Rome. He came from a distinguished Roman family - his father was a wealthy lawyer, his grandfather had been a member of the imperial entourage at the time of <b>Nerva</b>’s birth, his great-grandfather had been a consul in 36 BC, and his aunt was the great-granddaughter of Emperor Tiberius. He had held a number of official positions under various emperors during both the Julio-Claudian and Flavian dynasties, helping Emperor Nero suppress the Piso Conspiracy in 65 AD and serving as co-consul under both Vespasian and Domitian. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Bust_of_emperor_Nerva.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>Unique, late 1st century AD bust of emperor Nerva in chalcedony.(4 inches ht)</p><p><br /></p><p>His principal weakness was that he had been a lawyer with no military experience, which won him only the half-hearted support of the Roman Legions. <b>Nerva</b> had no children and as such lacked the ability to create a dynasty based upon his bloodline. Nerva thus searched for a successor who was both wise and with an accomplished military career. His choice was Trajan, the governor of Upper Germany, and was supported by many generals. It should be mentioned that Nerva had been the one who had appointed him as governor of Upper Germany, and since <b>Nerva</b> knew little about foreign affairs and lacked any military experience, the appointment of Trajan was made not only to provide an heir but to secure the northern provinces.</p><p><b>So on this day of his appointment as Emperor, please show us your Nerva's coins!</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>Nerva As</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1176212[/ATTACH] </p><p>Nerva Sestertius</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1176213[/ATTACH] D</p><p><br /></p><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ocatarinetabellatchitchix, post: 4870911, member: 99554"]September 96 AD The superstitious Domitian is questioning his team of Imperial astrologers again. Who are the contenders for my throne, who is conspiring against me? The first name to be mentioned is that of [B]Nerva[/B]. It is claimed that the Emperor's first reaction was a burst of laughter. A man who could be his father as a successor! Despite everything, he is determined to eliminate all those who would plan his assassination. One of the astrologers close to [B]Nerva[/B] convinces him to give up his project since the old man will die shortly anyway. So Domitian, believing that this would really come to pass, did not wish to be guilty of this additional murder, since Nerva was to die so soon in any case. A few days later, Domitian was stabbed in a palace plot involving his wife Domitia, the Prefect of the Praetorian Guard and many others. It is quite possible that [B]Nerva[/B] was part of that conspiracy. In any event, upon the death of Domitian, [COLOR=#ff0000][B]September 18th[/B][/COLOR], [B]Nerva[/B] was immediately proclaimed, at the age of 66, Emperor by the Senate. [IMG]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Head_of_Marcus_Cocceius_Nerva_in_Museo_Nazionale_Romano.jpg[/IMG] Museo Nazionale Romano Marcus Cocceius [B]Nerva[/B] wear the purple from September 96 AD to January 98, and was the first of a succession of rulers traditionally known as the Five Good Emperors. The new emperor was born on November 30 AD in the small town of Narnia in Umbria, 50 miles north of Rome. He came from a distinguished Roman family - his father was a wealthy lawyer, his grandfather had been a member of the imperial entourage at the time of [B]Nerva[/B]’s birth, his great-grandfather had been a consul in 36 BC, and his aunt was the great-granddaughter of Emperor Tiberius. He had held a number of official positions under various emperors during both the Julio-Claudian and Flavian dynasties, helping Emperor Nero suppress the Piso Conspiracy in 65 AD and serving as co-consul under both Vespasian and Domitian. [IMG]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Bust_of_emperor_Nerva.jpg[/IMG] Unique, late 1st century AD bust of emperor Nerva in chalcedony.(4 inches ht) His principal weakness was that he had been a lawyer with no military experience, which won him only the half-hearted support of the Roman Legions. [B]Nerva[/B] had no children and as such lacked the ability to create a dynasty based upon his bloodline. Nerva thus searched for a successor who was both wise and with an accomplished military career. His choice was Trajan, the governor of Upper Germany, and was supported by many generals. It should be mentioned that Nerva had been the one who had appointed him as governor of Upper Germany, and since [B]Nerva[/B] knew little about foreign affairs and lacked any military experience, the appointment of Trajan was made not only to provide an heir but to secure the northern provinces. [B]So on this day of his appointment as Emperor, please show us your Nerva's coins! [/B] Nerva As [ATTACH=full]1176212[/ATTACH] Nerva Sestertius [ATTACH=full]1176213[/ATTACH] D [SIZE=6][/SIZE][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
EMPEROR NERVA
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...