SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch . Nerva. AE AS. Struck AD 97

Roman Provincial. SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch . Nerva. AD 96-98. AE AS (bronze, 6.9g, 23mm). Struck AD 97

Obv: Laureate Nerva head right

Rev: Large S C within laurel wreath; A below

Ref: McAlee 421a; SNG Copenhagen 183

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: This issue reflects a period of political stabilization following the assassination of Domitian and the end of the Flavian dynasty. Nerva’s reign marked the beginning of the era of the “Five Good Emperors,” characterized by more cooperative governance with the Senate and a move toward adoptive succession. This short but important phase helped restore confidence in imperial rule and laid the groundwork for the prosperity and stability of the 2nd century AD.