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Nero AD 54-68. Rome
As Æ
28 mm, 9,43 g
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERMANIC, laureate head right / S - C, Victory flying left holding shield inscribed SPQR.
Very Fine
RIC I 368; BMC 250.
Nero, the Roman Emperor from AD 54 to 68, has earned a historical reputation as a monstrous figure, primarily due to a series of actions that defined his tumultuous reign. Among the most infamous acts attributed to Nero was the persecution of Christians following the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. Nero, often accused of scapegoating Christians for the devastating blaze, subjected them to brutal executions, including crucifixions and burnings. The emperor's familial relations were marred by violence, as Nero orchestrated the murders of close family members, including his mother Agrippina the Younger and step-brother Britannicus. These acts of brutality against kin contributed to his negative historical image. Nero's extravagant lifestyle, characterized by lavish banquets, artistic pursuits, and grand construction projects like the opulent Domus Aurea, added to the perception of excess and a disregard for the welfare of the empire. Nero's rule was marked by what some historians deem arbitrary and tyrannical decisions, including the execution of political rivals. His personal behavior, such as performing on stage as an actor and musician, further deviated from traditional Roman expectations for an emperor. While historical accounts are subject to bias, Nero's legacy is one of a complex and often criticized ruler whose actions and extravagances fueled the enduring perception of him as a monstrous figure in Roman history
As Æ
28 mm, 9,43 g
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERMANIC, laureate head right / S - C, Victory flying left holding shield inscribed SPQR.
Very Fine
RIC I 368; BMC 250.
Nero, the Roman Emperor from AD 54 to 68, has earned a historical reputation as a monstrous figure, primarily due to a series of actions that defined his tumultuous reign. Among the most infamous acts attributed to Nero was the persecution of Christians following the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64. Nero, often accused of scapegoating Christians for the devastating blaze, subjected them to brutal executions, including crucifixions and burnings. The emperor's familial relations were marred by violence, as Nero orchestrated the murders of close family members, including his mother Agrippina the Younger and step-brother Britannicus. These acts of brutality against kin contributed to his negative historical image. Nero's extravagant lifestyle, characterized by lavish banquets, artistic pursuits, and grand construction projects like the opulent Domus Aurea, added to the perception of excess and a disregard for the welfare of the empire. Nero's rule was marked by what some historians deem arbitrary and tyrannical decisions, including the execution of political rivals. His personal behavior, such as performing on stage as an actor and musician, further deviated from traditional Roman expectations for an emperor. While historical accounts are subject to bias, Nero's legacy is one of a complex and often criticized ruler whose actions and extravagances fueled the enduring perception of him as a monstrous figure in Roman history