NERVA
Reigned: 96-98 A.D.
MARCVS COCCEIVS NERVA
was born about 32 to Marcus Cocceius Nerva and Sergia Plautilla. He
pursued a legal career, but Nero awarded him triumphal insignia in 66
for some part in the suppression of the Pisonian conspiracy of 65. He
then served as a consul with both Vespasian and Domitian. He became
Augustus after Domitian's murder on September 18, 96, although he was
probably not involved in the plot. He ruled well and wisely, although
the army resented him. He named Trajan as his heir largely to appease
the army. He died after a brief illness on January 25, 98 and was
deified by Trajan. (From MONETA, available from www.numus.com) |
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Copper Quadrans (13mm, 2.8gr) Struck 96-8 A.D. Obv: IMP NERVA-CAES AVG Modius with 4 grain ears and 1 poppy Rev: S C Winged caduceus RIC 113 var. Chris Storck Collection |