eBay item 2218456204 (Ends Jan-26-04 18:20:35 PST) - WCNC NERVA AD 96-98 Denarius w Fortuna XF home | pay | register | sign in | services | site map | help Back to home page Listed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Roman: Imperial WCNC NERVA AD 96-98 Denarius w Fortuna XF Choice coin with nice fields! Item number: 2218456204 You are signed in Bidding has ended for this item This item or one like it has been relisted. Go to larger picture Current bid: US $121.00 (Reserve not met) Ended: Jan-26-04 18:20:35 PST History:9 bids (US $1.00 starting bid) High bidder: daxenblau( 257) Price:US $199.00 Location:Las Vegas, NV United States /Las Vegas Shipping and payment details Seller information wcnconline( 3227) Feedback Score: 3227 Positive Feedback: 99.8% Member since Apr-22-97 in United States Read feedback comments View seller's other items Buyer Protection Offered See coverage and eligibility Description ROMAN EMPIRE NERVA (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) Emperor AD 96-98 Silver Denarius (3.49 grams, 17.58 mm) Obverse: IMP.NERVA CAES.AVG.P.M.TR.P.COS.III P.P, His laureated head right (very light scratch before) Reverse: FORTVNA AVGVST, Fortuna standing left holding cornucopia and rudder Reference: Sear 953, Van Meter 15 Grade: Extremely Fine/Choice Extremely Fine Scarce Choice high relief portrait. Great reverse Well centered. Light toning A very desirable coin from a scarcer emperor Nerva was born in Narnia, Umbria, to parents of senatorial rank. He was twice consul: in AD 71 with the emperor Vespasian as colleague, and in AD 90 with the emperor Domitian as colleague. When Domitian was assassinated in AD 96, Nerva was elected emperor by the Senate, reflecting the choice both of the people and of the soldiers. As an emperor Nerva displayed great wisdom and moderation. The activities of the informers who had flourished under Domitian were checked. Nerva chose senators as his councillors and allowed the Senate to perform its traditional functions. He attempted to reduce the costs of the government. Being interested in the economic welfare of his country, he had the Senate pass an agrarian law that provided for the purchase of land for poor citizens. Even more effective was his legislation to maintain the children of poor parents in the towns of Italy at public expense. Because of his advanced age and feeble health, Nerva was not vigorous enough to repress the demands of the Praetorian Guard, who had favored his predecessor and insisted on the execution of the assassins of Domitian, retained in office by Nerva. Wishing to place the government in strong hands, Nerva adopted as his son and successor Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, usually known as Trajan, who was then in command of the Roman legions on the Rhine River. Nerva ruled for three months with Trajan, who then succeeded him. Encarta 1994. ALL OUR COINS ARE GUARANTEED GENUINE WCNC accepts checks or money orders and Visa & Mastercard through Bidpay, PayPal, and Billpoint Shipments outside the U.S. may be paid by money order, BidPay or U.S. check only Shipping outside the U.S. is mailed with care but at BUYER'S LIABILITY PLEASE NOTE OUR EMAIL ADDRESS: wcnc@cox.net WE ARE BUYERS OF COINS AND COLLECTIONS Buyer pays $4.50 for insured shipping in the U.S. Foreign buyers pay $3.00 for regular airmail with certificate of mailing, $7.00 for shipment by Global Priority where permitted (no insurance available), $10.00 for registered mail (maximum insurance available, included, is $40.24) Sorry, no retail sales in Nevada GOD BLESS AMERICA Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! I accept US & International bidders & payment with a major credit card via BidPay.com. Fast, easy & secure. www.BidPay.com FREE Counters and Services from Andale Shipping and payment details Shipping and handling: US $4.50 (within United States) Buyer pays for all shipping costs Shipping insurance: Included in shipping and handling cost Will ship worldwide. Seller's payment instructions & return policy: Shipping includes insurance within the U.S. 10 day return privilege for any reason. Shipments outside the U.S. are mailed with care but at buyer's liability Payment methods accepted Personal check Money order/Cashiers check Other online payment services See item description for payment methods accepted Learn about payment methods. Where to go next? Back to home page | Email this item to a friend | Safe Trading Tips | Top of page Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Start Time: Jan-16-04 18:20:35 PST End Time: Jan-26-04 18:20:35 PST Announcements | Register | Security Center | Policies | Feedback Forum | About eBay Copyright © 1995-2004 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.