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Lot # 731: 54-68 A.D. Roman Gold Aureus with Nero

Category: Coins

Starting Bid: $2,000.00

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Item was in Auction "December 2002",
which ran from 12/5/2002 12:00 AM to
12/31/2002 9:00 PM



Ancient coin features Nero, the 6th of 12 Roman Caesars on the front. Nero became Caesar in 50 A.D. and “fiddled” while Rome burned. He committed suicide in 68 A.D. His name is now associated with extravagance and decadent behavior. He is surrounded by letters “Nero Caesar Aug P P Imp”. Reverse is “CUSTOS” with enthroned image of Zeus. Extra fine condition. Rare gold coin from the Roman Empire.

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