Nero; AE As; Victory
Description:
Nero (54 - 68 AD). AE As, Rome mint, 65 AD. NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP; laureate head right / Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR, S-C.
Diameter:
AE27 mm
Weight:
10,92 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 312; C 288
Commentary:
brown patina, good details, attractive style
History:
In the aftermath of Great Fire (64 BC), Nero used Christians as scapegoats to deter from rumours, that he was responsible for city's burning.
Article Number:
034-03-01-41652