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Nerva

M. Cocceianus Nerva

Dynasty: Julio-Claudians

Augustus (AD 96-98)

Nerva was an elderly senator appointed emperor in the confusion following Domitian's murder (although he was probably complicit in the conspiracy). His regime was threatened by the Praetorian guard before he was forced to adopt M. Ulpius Traianus, the commander of the Rhine legions. He died of old age shortly afterwards


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Nerva

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Coins of Nerva currently available

Coin image Nerva
Silver denarius issued AD 97
Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG PM TRP II COS III PP, Laureate head right
Rev: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left
Very Fine   |   AUD $280.00