96-98 Nerva Billon Tetradrachm (VF NGC) Roman Egypt Alexandria Dikaiosyne Dike 96-98 AD Roman Egypt Billon Tetradrachm Coin Issued under the rule of Nerva, the 12th Emperor of the Roman Empire (96-98 AD) Obverse features a laureate bust of the emperor, facing right, with legend in Greek Reverse depicts Dikaiosyne (Dike/Justice) holding scales and cornucopia, standing left, with "LA" in fields Nerva became Emperor at the age of sixty-five, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty. One the same day that Domitian was assassinated in a palace conspiracy involving members of the Praetorian Guard, Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate. This was the first time the Senate elected a Roman Emperor. As the new ruler of the Roman Empire, he vowed to restore liberties which had been curtailed during the autocratic government of Domitian. Nerva's brief reign was marred by financial difficulties and his inability to assert his authority over the Roman army. After only fifteen months in office, Nerva died of natural causes. Although much of his life remains obscure, Nerva was considered a wise and moderate emperor by ancient historians. Minted in Alexandria, Egypt Struck from billon Diameter: 26 mm Weight: 10.9 grams Condition: Graded by NGC Ancients as Very Fine (VF) Certification number: 3988883-009 Catalog number: Sear#3069, Koln#432 Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. We offer a 14 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Reference Item # ANC-1230 JBC 7/31/15 Nerva became Emperor at the age of sixty-five, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty. One the same day that Domitian was assassinated in a palace conspiracy involving members of the Praetorian Guard, Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate. This was the first time the Senate elected a Roman Emperor. As the new ruler of the Roman Empire, he vowed to restore liberties which had been curtailed during the autocratic government of Domitian. Nerva's brief reign was marred by financial difficulties and his inability to assert his authority over the Roman army. After only fifteen months in office, Nerva died of natural causes. Although much of his life remains obscure, Nerva was considered a wise and moderate emperor by ancient historians. All Nerva became Emperor at the age of sixty-five, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty. One the same day that Domitian was assassinated in a palace conspiracy involving members of the Praetorian Guard, Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate. This was the first time the Senate elected a Roman Emperor. As the new ruler of the Roman Empire, he vowed to restore liberties which had been curtailed during the autocratic government of Domitian. Nerva's brief reign was marred by financial difficulties and his inability to assert his authority over the Roman army. After only fifteen months in office, Nerva died of natural causes. Although much of his life remains obscure, Nerva was considered a wise and moderate emperor by ancient historians. All