Marcus Cocceius Nerva was Roman emperor from 96 to 98. He was born November 8, 30 AD, and died January 27, 98 AD. Nerva became emperor when aged almost 66, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the succeeding rulers of the Flavian dynasty. Under Nero, he was a member of the imperial entourage and played a vital part in exposing the Pisonian conspiracy of 65. Nerva Rome mint 97 AD AE As, 10.15gr, 27mm RIC 77, Cohen 7, BMC 127 IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right / AEQVITAS AVGVST S-C, Equitas standing left with scales & cornucopiae. This is a new purchase for me, post any examples you have.
A very nice coin, and I can imagine it being weighty and solid in hand. This is the only Nerva I have, which I have shown before as part of a set (and you can see it in my profile!). Nerva AR Denarius. Rome, AD 97. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head to right / CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM, clasped hands, holding legionary eagle resting on prow. RIC II 27; BMCRE 54; RSC 34
Heavily worn, but I like it. The portrait is still pretty good, and the obverse especially has some really nice golden/rainbow toning to it. Low grade but good eye appeal. I wonder how long this coin circulated? As late as the Severan era, perhaps? That is an interesting thought. I can imagine someone in the year 200 spotting this worn little gem in his handful of coins, much as I would spot a silver dime or a wheat penny today.
Nerva (96-98), sestertius, Rome Obv.: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right Rev.: FORTVNA AVGVST / S C, Fortuna standing left holding cornucopiae and rudder A birthday present from my wife
Here is my one Nerva coin. Denarius of Nerva, Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TR II COS II P P “Emperor Nerva Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate 2 (second year of his reign) Consul 2, Pater Patriae (The father of his country). Reverse: CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM “Unity and concord between the armies.” Symbolized by a handshake. This symbolized Nerva’s decision to make Marcus Ulpius Traianus, Trajan, his successor. It defused a dangerous political situation for him. This scarce piece was issued between September 19 and December 97 AD. I used to own this one, but sold it when I bought the piece above. It was certified and generally I prefer ancient coins raw. It was said to have come from something called "The Colosseum Hoard." Denarius of Nerva, Obverse: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TRP COS III P P “Emperor Nerva, Caesar augustus, (PM) Pontifex maximus (highest Roman religious priest for life) (TRP) Tribunicia Potestate (representative of the Roman people) (COS) Consul (Chief magistrate of the Roman Government, third year) (PP) Pater Patriae (Father of his country), Reverse: AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas, the personification of fair dealing, standing holding scales and cornucopia (rough translation: Justice from the emperor. Sear 3019, Year: 97 AD Nerva's reign was not fun. It had to be pretty nerve racking to know that people were out to kill you at any moment.
