A.D. 96-98 Nerva Bronze As

The aged Nerva ruled for about 16 months. His primary concern was for the citizens of Italy, and he tried to improve their economic condition. Although he was popular with the public, he was unpopular with the army. He chose Trajan as his successor, starting the successful system of adopting the best man to rule. A portrait of Nerva is on the coin`s obverse.