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Ancient Rome 96-98 AD S3020 Nerva Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Ancient Rome 96-98 AD S3020 Nerva Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
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Ancient Rome 96-98 AD S3020 Nerva Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva, r. AD 96–98) was Roman Emperor and the first of the so-called “Five Good Emperors,” whose reign marked a transition from the autocratic rule of Domitian to a more moderate and cooperative government. Elevated to power after Domitian’s assassination, Nerva sought to restore stability by easing tensions with the Senate, reforming taxation, and promoting public welfare measures. Although his rule was brief and challenged by unrest among the military, he secured the future of the empire by adopting Trajan as his successor, establishing the principle of adoptive succession that would characterize a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
Obverse: Laureate head of Nerva facing right, with the legend aound.
Reverse: Clasped hands dividing the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM ("Harmony with the army").
Specifications:
Emperor: Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Rome
Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva, r. AD 96–98) was Roman Emperor and the first of the so-called “Five Good Emperors,” whose reign marked a transition from the autocratic rule of Domitian to a more moderate and cooperative government. Elevated to power after Domitian’s assassination, Nerva sought to restore stability by easing tensions with the Senate, reforming taxation, and promoting public welfare measures. Although his rule was brief and challenged by unrest among the military, he secured the future of the empire by adopting Trajan as his successor, establishing the principle of adoptive succession that would characterize a period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
Obverse: Laureate head of Nerva facing right, with the legend aound.
Reverse: Clasped hands dividing the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM ("Harmony with the army").
Specifications:
Emperor: Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 18 mm
Mint: Rome
