As - Nero (62-68) front As - Nero (62-68) back
As - Nero (62-68) photo
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As - Nero

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
62-68
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246249
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nero as Apollo Citharoedus, laureate, advancing right, playing lyre

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Nero (62-68) coin from Rome is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny. Despite his controversial reign, Nero's image on the coin serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its impact on modern society.