NERVA (96-98). Cistophorus. Uncertain mint in Asia Minor (or Rome).

Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG GERM P M TR POT P P.
Laureate head right.
Rev: COS IIII.
Temple of Diana of Perga: Distyle temple set upon two-tiered base, with DIANA PERG on entablature and containing cult statue of Diana of Perga.

RIC -; RPC III 1306.2 = Numismatik Naumann 70, lot 465 (which realized a hammer of €1,600) = Triton XI, lot 916 = CNR XXVI, no. 98.

Extremely rare with COS. IIII. Nerva's fourth consulship started on 1 January 98, at which time he also suffered a stroke. His health continued to decline, and he developed a fatal fever, ultimately passing away on 28 January. This issue comes from the extremely scarce and rare series of his ill-fated four week final consulship.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 8.90 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.