Live auction - brm_532272 - NERO Sesterce
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 1 500 € |
| Price : | 750 € |
| Maximum bid : | 750 € |
| End of the sale : | 04 June 2019 14:55:55 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Sesterce
Date: 64
Mint name / Town : Roma
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 35 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 25,18 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan large, parfaitement centré des deux côtés avec les grènetis complets. Beau buste de Néron avec l’égide. Joli revers. Épaisse patine, vert foncé, granuleuse et légèrement piquée
Obverse
Obverse legend : NERO. CLAVD. CAESAR. AVG. GER. P. M. TR. P. IMP. P. P..
Obverse description : Buste lauré à droite avec l'égide (O*4).
Obverse translation : “Nero Claudius Cæsar Augustus Germanicus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestas Pater Patriæ”, (Néron Claude césar auguste germanique grand pontife revêtu de la puissance tribunitienne père de la patrie).
Reverse
Reverse legend : S|C.
Reverse description : Arc de triomphe, surmonté par un quadrige vu de face conduit par Néron entre les statues de la Victoire (Victoria) et de la Paix (Pax).
Reverse translation : “Senatus Consulto”, (Avec l’accord du Sénat).
Commentary
Sur notre exemplaire, le quadrige n’est pas très visible, mais on distingue bien les deux statues encadrant ce dernier. Dans l’une des arches, une niche aménagée permet de découvrir la statue d’un soldat ou de Virtus (la Virilité). Au droit, le buste est orné de l’égide avec la tête de Méduse, attribut de Minerve.
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..
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sell
Full data
cgbfr.com numismatists
