v16_0458 - NERO Semis d’orichalque, (PB, Æ 17)
MONNAIES 16 (2002)
Starting price : 150.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
unsold lot
Starting price : 150.00 €
Estimate : 300.00 €
unsold lot
Type : Semis d’orichalque, (PB, Æ 17)
Date: 64
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 17 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 3,85 g.
Rarity : UNIQUE
Emission: 3e
Coments on the condition:
Patine marron clair. Droit légèrement décentré. Très beau revers
Obverse
Obverse legend : [NER]O CAESAR - AVG IMP.
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Néron à droite (O*).
Obverse translation : "Nero Cæsar Augustus Imperator", (Néron césar auguste empereur ).
Reverse
Reverse legend : CER QVIN-Q ROM - CO // SC.
Reverse description : Table des jeux, ornée d'un bas-relief représentant deux griffons ; au-dessus, un vase et une couronne ; dessous, un disque posé contre le pied de la table.
Reverse translation : "Certanem Quinquennale Romæ Constitutum", (L'établissement du festival quinquennal de Rome).
Commentary
Semble inédit et non répertorié avec cette variété de légende.
Historical background
NERO
(13/10/54-9/06/68)
The monetary reform of 64 made it possible to restore the finances of the state while making the inhabitants of the Empire bear the cost of these. This year 64 is marked by the great fire of Rome and its consequences, including the persecution against the Christians of the city. The following year, it is the discovery of the conspiracy of Pison, the death of Seneca and Lucain. In 66, Tiridates was enthroned King of Armenia in Rome. Nero then goes to Greece where he performs on stage and proclaims "The freedom of Greece". The excesses of the emperor cause at the beginning of the year 68 a wave of discontent which culminates with the revolt of Vindex in Gaule, Galba and Otho in Spain. Nero is declared a public enemy by the Senate. He committed suicide on June 9 so as not to fall alive into the hands of his enemies..
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