Nero; AE As; Victory
225,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE28 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,50 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | C. 302; BMC 381; RIC 543 |
| Commentary: | attractive brown patina with green deposits, sharp details, good style |
Historical Context
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.
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