NERO AE SEMIS________Roma Seated on Cuirass with Wreath

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VG38 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTS A BEAUTIFUL BRONZE SEMIS OF NERO FROM 54 - 68 AD. THE SIZE IS 20.6 MM AND 5.49 GRAMS. RIC 223V OBVERSE – Laureate head left REVERSE – Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium Nero was born near Rome on 15 December 37 AD and was known as a child as Domitius. Through his mother Agrippina he was the only surviving direct male descendant of the emperor Augustus. In 49 Agrippina married her uncle, the emperor Claudius and began to promote her own son's claim to succeed Claudius, at the expense of his son Britannicus. She persuaded Claudius to adopt Domitius - who now took the name Nero - as his son and when it seemed as if Claudius was promoting Britannicus, she had him poisoned and Nero became emperor.Agrippina clearly wished to rule through Nero, and her portrait briefly appeared on the coins alongside his. But the new emperor paid more heed to his advisors Burrus and the philosopher Seneca, and the result was five years of exemplary government. Britannicus was poisoned by Nero a year into the new reign and in 59, he had his mother put to death too. In 62 Burrus died and Seneca retired, removing the restraining influences on Nero. He divorced his wife Octavia, who was later executed, and married his mistress Poppaea. Two years later, much of Rome was destroyed in a fire, for which Nero was blamed, although this is now regarded as unlikely. Nero diverted blame from himself by accusing the Christians - then a minor religious sect - of starting the fire, leading to a campaign of persecution. He provided help for Romans made homeless by the fire and set about the necessary rebuilding of the city, appropriating a large area for a new palace for himself. Meanwhile, the Roman empire was in turmoil. Nero established Armenia as a buffer state against Parthia (Iran), but only after a costly war. There were revolts in Britain (60 AD - 61 AD) led by Boudicca and Judea (66 AD - 70 AD). In 65 AD Gaius Calpurnius Piso led a conspiracy against the emperor and in the purge that followed, a number of prominent Romans were executed, including Seneca and his nephew, the epic poet Lucan. In 65 Nero kicked his wife Poppaea to death; his next wife was Statilia Messalina whose husband Nero executed. In 68 AD, the Gallic and Spanish legions, along with the Praetorian Guards, rose against Nero and he fled Rome. The senate declared him a public enemy and he committed suicide on 9 June 68 AD. Disputes over his succession led to civil war in Rome. A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves.FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY If the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. HAVE SHIPPED TO OVER 80 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES COVERING EVERY CONTINENT !! If you have any questions regarding this auction, please I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONSALL STARTING AT 99 CENTS ! ! ! For those new to ancient coins, please see my Ebay guide: FAQ - Beginning Ancient Coin Collectors . SHIPPING: To the U.S. = $2.25 Insured Flat Rate International = $3.50 Insured Flat RateBRONZE Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance). read more

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