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Nerva. 96-98 AD. AE, Bronze Sestertius. Two mules grazing. RIC II 93; BMCRE 119;
                  Cohen 143. VF, dark green patina. $2,500.00.
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                                  Item # 63519

                                Roman Imperial:
           Currently 1,500 USD                First Bid 1,500 USD
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           Started   Tue, 03 Jul, 2001        Country   USA
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Nerva. 96-98 AD. Æ Sestertius (22.99 gm). Struck 97 AD.  Click for Larger Image
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head
right / VEHICVLATIONE ITALIAE REMISSA, S C in exergue,   [Image]
two mules grazing, one left and one right, cart with
pole and harness behind. RIC II 93; BMCRE 119; Cohen 143. VF, dark green patina,
light porosity. Rare. Estimate $2500.

History: Following the assassination of the hated Domitian, Nerva attempted to
correct his excesses and relieve some of the burdens imposed on the people of
Italy. One of his acts was the assumption of the costs of the imperial post by
the Roman government, a burden which had formerly fallen on the municipalities.
Though this event is celebrated on this coin, no contemporary writers record
this act of kindness.



Lot closed unsold.


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