Description: Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE as (27mm, 11.73 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5. Lugdunum, AD 66. IMP NERO CAESAR-AVG P MAX TR P P P, bare head of Nero left, globe at point of truncation / Victory flying left, shield inscribed S P Q R in right hand; S-C across fields. RIC I 544. Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiating a tumultuous reign that both captivated and horrified contemporaries. Initially perceived as a youthful and promising ruler, Nero's early years were marked by relative stability. However, his later years were characterized by a series of erratic and tyrannical acts. Nero's infatuation with the arts and his lavish spending on grandiose construction projects, such as the Domus Aurea, strained the Roman treasury. His ruthless suppression of the Pisonian conspiracy and persecution of Christians tarnished his legacy further. The Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, though often attributed to Nero, remains a subject of historical debate. Ultimately, Nero's reign culminated in a revolt by the Roman Senate, leading to his suicide in 68 AD, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and leaving a complex legacy as both a patron of the arts and a symbol of tyranny in Roman history. Extremely High Grade and SCARCE! This is a 2,000 year old ancient beauty. Scarcely seen! A great addition to compliment any ancient Roman coin collection. This is a great investment piece. Guaranteed 100% Authentic. You wont be disappointed!!!
Price: 298.99 USD
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
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Denomination: As
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 54-68 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: Very Fine
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Ruler: Nero
Certification: NGC
