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Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), Æ Sestertius

64 AD, Rome mint

Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), Æ Sestertius
Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), Æ Sestertius
€ 1,250.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  17-4816
Obverse: Laureate bust right wearing aegis.
Legend: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P.
Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by statuary group of Nero in quadriga, escorted by Victory and Pax and flanked by soldiers. Statue of Mars in niche on side of arch.
Legend: S-C.

Diameter: 33,2 mm
Weight: 27,22 g
RIC I 145; WCN 101.6
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Nero: 5th Roman Emperor (54-68 AD). Nero was adopted by the Emperor Claudius after Claudius married Nero's mother Agrippina the Younger. He initially was popular with the Praetorian Guard and the lower-class commoners, but detested by the Roman aristocracy.
He was described as tyrannical, self-indulgent and debauched and he committed suicide after being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate.

The Boudican Revolt (60-61 AD) and the first Jewish-Roman War (66-73 AD) took place during Nero's reign.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze)
Country Roman Empire
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