NERVA 96AD Ancient Roman Coin of of Hieropolis-Castabala in Cilicia i41637

Description: Item: i41637 Authentic Ancient Coin of: Nerva - Roman Emperor : 96 -98 A.D. - Bronze 16mm (2.81 grams) of Hieropolis-Castabala in Cilicia Reference: Lindgren II, AB39b; Levante 1581; Sear-; Paris-; v. Aulock-; L&K-;Cop-;BMC- ΝЄΡOVAC KAICAP, laureate head right. IЄPOΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Nike standing left. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Castabala (Greek: Καστάβαλα), also known as Hieropolis and Hierapolis [ad Pyramum] (Ίεράπολις) was a city in Cilicia (modern southern Turkey ), near the Ceyhan River (ancient Pyramus). During Late Antiquity , the bishopric was a suffragan to Anazarbus , the metropolis of the province of Cilicia Secunda . It is included in the Catholic Church 's list of titular sees . Today, the Turkish town of Kırmıtlı , in the Osmaniye district of Osmaniye Province , sits atop the ruins of the ancient city. Gallery Acropolis of the city In Greek mythology , Nike was a goddess who personified victory , also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria . Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of Pallas (Titan) and Styx (Water) and the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal). Nike and her siblings were close companions of Zeus , the dominant deity of the Greek pantheon . According to classical (later) myth, Styx brought them to Zeus when the god was assembling allies for the Titan War against the older deities. Nike assumed the role of the divine charioteer , a role in which she often is portrayed in Classical Greek art. Nike flew around battlefields rewarding the victors with glory and fame. Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena , and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins. Names stemming from Nike include amongst others: Nicholas , Nicola, Nick, Nikolai, Nils, Klaas, Nicole, Ike, Niki, Nikita, Nika, Niketas, and Nico. Marcus Cocceius Nerva (8 November 30 – 25 January 98) was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 96 until his death in 98. Nerva acceded to this position at the advanced age of 65, after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty --Vespasian, Titus and Domitian . Under Nero, he was a member of the imperial entourage and played a vital part in exposing the Pisonian conspiracy of 65. Later, as a loyalist to the Flavians, he attained consulships in 71 and 90 during the reigns of Vespasian and Domitian respectively. On 18 September 96, Domitian was assassinated in a palace conspiracy involving members of the Praetorian Guard and several of his freedmen . On the same day, Nerva was declared emperor by the Roman Senate . As the new ruler of the Roman Empire , he vowed to restore liberties which had been curtailed during the autocratic government of Domitian; however, Nerva's brief reign was marred by financial difficulties and his inability to assert his authority over the Roman army . A revolt by the Praetorian Guard in October 97 all but forced him to adopt the more popular Marcus Ulpius Traianus (Trajan) as his heir and successor. After barely fifteen months in office, Nerva died of natural causes on 27 January 98. Upon his death he was succeeded and deified by Trajan. Although much of his life remains obscure, Nerva was considered a wise and moderate emperor by ancient historians , a view which was later popularized by the 18th century scholar Edward Gibbon , who termed the rule of Nerva and his four successors as that of the Five Good Emperors (the concept is older). Recent historians have revised this assessment, characterizing Nerva as a well-intentioned, but ultimately weak ruler, whose reign brought the Roman Empire to the brink of civil war . Nerva's greatest success therefore, was his ability to ensure a peaceful transition to the Trajanic-Antonine dynasty. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped? Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days for shipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped? After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. 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