Description: Nero (54 - 68 AD). AE As, Lugdunum mint ca 66 AD. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P; bare head right / Victory flying left with shield inscribed SPQR, S-C.

Diameter: AE28 mm

Weight: 10,5 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: C. 302; BMC 381; RIC 543

Commentary: attractive brown patina with green deposits, sharp details, good 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: 030-04-05-41652