Nero
Emperor of Roman empire | Royal
Lived from 37 CE to 68 CE
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, originally named Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, was the fifth emperor of Rome, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty line of emperors. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of thirteen, and succeeded him to the throne at the age of seventeen. Nero was popular with the lower-class Roman citizens during his time and his reign is commonly associated with unrestricted tyranny, extravagance, religious persecution and debauchery.
Subject ID: 123613
MoreLived from 37 CE to 68 CE
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, originally named Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, was the fifth emperor of Rome, and the last in the Julio-Claudian dynasty line of emperors. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of thirteen, and succeeded him to the throne at the age of seventeen. Nero was popular with the lower-class Roman citizens during his time and his reign is commonly associated with unrestricted tyranny, extravagance, religious persecution and debauchery.
Subject ID: 123613
Subject ID: 123613
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 39 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)</li>
<li>RSC 407 (Galba) </li>
<li>BMC 42 (Galba)</li>
<li>Martin 61</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt. </li>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Gaius Julius Vindex , Galba , Gaul , Mint of Vienne , Nero , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)
- Obverse: Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right
- Reverse: SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields
Reference:
- RIC I 39 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)
- RSC 407 (Galba)
- BMC 42 (Galba)
- Martin 61
Other Information:
- The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt.
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Gaius Julius Vindex , Galba , Gaul , Mint of Vienne , Nero , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> MARS VLTOR / Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 51 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)</li>
<li>RSC 406 (Galba) </li>
<li>BMC 39 (Galba)</li>
<li>Martin 60</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt. </li>
</ul>
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Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)
- Obverse: MARS VLTOR / Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right
- Reverse: SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields
Reference:
- RIC I 51 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)
- RSC 406 (Galba)
- BMC 39 (Galba)
- Martin 60
Other Information:
- The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt.
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint </strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> Wreath enclosing BAK monogram over ΚΔ (mark of value)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
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<li>RPC I 1930</li>
<li>SNG Stancomb 973</li>
<li>MacDonald 336</li>
<li>Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 57, 11-18</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint
- Obverse: KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment
- Reverse: Wreath enclosing BAK monogram over ΚΔ (mark of value)
Reference:
- RPC I 1930
- SNG Stancomb 973
- MacDonald 336
- Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 57, 11-18
Other Information:
- The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Eunice (died after 69) wife of Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint </strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> Wreath enclosing ΒΑΕΥ(Ν) monogram with NO above and ΚΔ (mark of value) below</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RPC I 1931</li>
<li>BMC 9</li>
<li>SNG Stancomb 974</li>
<li>MacDonald 337</li>
<li>Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 58, 2-13</li>
<li>Anokhin 371 (Rheskouporis I)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Eunice , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Eunice (died after 69) wife of Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint
- Obverse: KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment
- Reverse: Wreath enclosing ΒΑΕΥ(Ν) monogram with NO above and ΚΔ (mark of value) below
Reference:
- RPC I 1931
- BMC 9
- SNG Stancomb 974
- MacDonald 337
- Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 58, 2-13
- Anokhin 371 (Rheskouporis I)
Other Information:
- The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Eunice , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
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- Type: Comics & Graphic Novels
- Brand: DC Comics
- Series: Leading Comics Volume 1 (1941 - 1955)
- Reference #: 03
- Related Subjects: Alexander the Great , Attila The Hun , Cliff Young , Creig Flessel , Crimson Avenger (Lee Travis) , Genghis Khan , George Papp , Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) , Hal Sherman , Henry Boltinoff , John (Jack) Lehti , Mort Meskin , Mort Weisinger , Napoleon Bonaparte , Nero , Shining Knight (Sir Justin Arthur) , Speedy (Roy Harper) , Star Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton) , S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan) , Vigilante (Greg Saunders) , Whitney Ellsworth
- Brand: DC Comics
- Series: Leading Comics Volume 1 (1941 - 1955)
- Reference #: 03
- Related Subjects: Alexander the Great , Attila The Hun , Cliff Young , Creig Flessel , Crimson Avenger (Lee Travis) , Genghis Khan , George Papp , Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) , Hal Sherman , Henry Boltinoff , John (Jack) Lehti , Mort Meskin , Mort Weisinger , Napoleon Bonaparte , Nero , Shining Knight (Sir Justin Arthur) , Speedy (Roy Harper) , Star Spangled Kid (Sylvester Pemberton) , S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan) , Vigilante (Greg Saunders) , Whitney Ellsworth
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Livia as Augusta (14 - 29 CE) Bronze, Ae Unit, Cilicia, Augusta mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>ΙΟVΛΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ / Draped bust right.</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> ΑΥΓΟΥΣΤΑΝΩΝ / Tyche seated right, holding grain ears; below, river god swimming right</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RPC I 4014</li>
<li>BMC 3</li>
<li>Karbach 20–25, 27–8</li>
<li>Lindgren 1459</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<p>Issued during the reign of Nero (54 – 69 CE)</p>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Livia Drusilla , Mint of Augusta , Mints of Cilicia , Nero , Roman Empire , Roman Provincial Coinage
Roman Provincial, Livia as Augusta (14 - 29 CE) Bronze, Ae Unit, Cilicia, Augusta mint
- Obverse: ΙΟVΛΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ / Draped bust right.
- Reverse: ΑΥΓΟΥΣΤΑΝΩΝ / Tyche seated right, holding grain ears; below, river god swimming right
Reference:
- RPC I 4014
- BMC 3
- Karbach 20–25, 27–8
- Lindgren 1459
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Issued during the reign of Nero (54 – 69 CE)
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Livia Drusilla , Mint of Augusta , Mints of Cilicia , Nero , Roman Empire , Roman Provincial Coinage
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Contemporary Counterfeit (1<sup>st</sup> Century CE) Silver plated bronze, Fourrée </strong><strong>Mule Denarius, Unknown mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS / Laureate head right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>IVPPITER CVSTOS / Jupiter seated left, bare to waist, holding thunderbolt and sceptre</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Obverse:</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>RIC I 26, 28, 30 (Tiberius)</li>
<li>RSC 16 a-b (Tiberius)</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Reverse:</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>RIC I 53 (Nero)</li>
<li>RSC 119, 121, 123 (Nero; for rev. type)</li>
</ol>
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- Type: Coins
- Production Status: Counterfeit | Fourrée, Mule
- Released: 54 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Nero , Roman Empire , The Roman Imperial Coinage - Book series , Tiberius
Roman Imperial, Contemporary Counterfeit (1st Century CE) Silver plated bronze, Fourrée Mule Denarius, Unknown mint
- Obverse: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS / Laureate head right
- Reverse: IVPPITER CVSTOS / Jupiter seated left, bare to waist, holding thunderbolt and sceptre
Reference:
- Obverse:
- RIC I 26, 28, 30 (Tiberius)
- RSC 16 a-b (Tiberius)
- Reverse:
- RIC I 53 (Nero)
- RSC 119, 121, 123 (Nero; for rev. type)
- Production Status: Counterfeit | Fourrée, Mule
- Released: 54 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Nero , Roman Empire , The Roman Imperial Coinage - Book series , Tiberius
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Nero (54 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome Mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> NERO CAESAR / laureate head right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS / Nero radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 47</li>
<li>RSC 45</li>
<li>BMC 60</li>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 64 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 65 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Rome , Nero , Roman Empire , Rome
Roman Imperial, Nero (54 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome Mint
- Obverse: NERO CAESAR / laureate head right
- Reverse: AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS / Nero radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe
Reference:
- RIC I 47
- RSC 45
- BMC 60
- Released: 64 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 65 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Rome , Nero , Roman Empire , Rome
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Nero (54 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome Mint</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> NERO CAESAR / laureate and bearded head right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS / Nero radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 47</li>
<li>RSC 45</li>
<li>BMC 60</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 64 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 65 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Rome , Nero , Roman Empire , Rome
Roman Imperial, Nero (54 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome Mint
- Obverse: NERO CAESAR / laureate and bearded head right
- Reverse: AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS / Nero radiate, standing front, holding branch and Victory on globe
Reference:
- RIC I 47
- RSC 45
- BMC 60
- Released: 64 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 65 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Rome , Nero , Roman Empire , Rome
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, </strong><strong>Nero (54 - 69 CE), </strong><strong>Bronze Ae unit, Ionia, Smyrna mint</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>ΕΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΙΕΡΩΝΙΜΟΥ / winged figure of Nemesis standing right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> CTPA TI KΛAY CΩCANΔPOY / river-god reclining left, holding reed and resting elbow on vase, from which water flows, ZMYP above</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RPC I 2490</li>
<li>BMC 124</li>
<li>Klose III B 3</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<p>Pseudo-autonomous issue minted under Tiberius Claudius Hieronymus and Tiberius Claudius Sosandrus, magistrates</p>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Ionia , Mint of Smyrna , Nero , Roman Empire
Roman Provincial, Nero (54 - 69 CE), Bronze Ae unit, Ionia, Smyrna mint
- Obverse: ΕΠΙ ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΙΕΡΩΝΙΜΟΥ / winged figure of Nemesis standing right
- Reverse: CTPA TI KΛAY CΩCANΔPOY / river-god reclining left, holding reed and resting elbow on vase, from which water flows, ZMYP above
Reference:
- RPC I 2490
- BMC 124
- Klose III B 3
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Pseudo-autonomous issue minted under Tiberius Claudius Hieronymus and Tiberius Claudius Sosandrus, magistrates
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Ionia , Mint of Smyrna , Nero , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Nero (54 - 69 CE), Billon Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> NΕΡΩ KΛΑV ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑV LIΓ / Radiate head left with aegis, regnal year (LIΓ) at bottom left</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ / Laureate head of Tiberius right</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference: </strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RPC I 5295</li>
<li>BMC Alexandria 114 - 115</li>
<li>Milne 256 - 257</li>
<li>Dattari 185</li>
<li>Köln 187-89</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 66 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 67 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Alexandria , Nero , Roman Empire , Tiberius
Roman Provincial, Nero (54 - 69 CE), Billon Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint
- Obverse: NΕΡΩ KΛΑV ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑV LIΓ / Radiate head left with aegis, regnal year (LIΓ) at bottom left
- Reverse: ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ / Laureate head of Tiberius right
Reference:
- RPC I 5295
- BMC Alexandria 114 - 115
- Milne 256 - 257
- Dattari 185
- Köln 187-89
- Released: 66 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 67 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Mint of Alexandria , Nero , Roman Empire , Tiberius
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Books
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- Type: Books
- Released: 1984 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Caesar Augustus , Livia Drusilla , Nero , Roman Empire , Tiberius
- Released: 1984 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Caesar Augustus , Livia Drusilla , Nero , Roman Empire , Tiberius
