| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 216 Price realized: 1,400 EUR (Approx. 1,510 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Nero AD 54-68. Rome Aureus AV 19 mm, 6,97 g IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero to right / IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and sceptre with his left. Nearly Very Fine, scratches on obverse and revers RIC 63, Calicó 413, BMC 77-78. "IUPPITER CUSTOS" translates to "Jupiter the Guardian." In this context, Jupiter is depicted as the protector of the Emperor and the Roman Empire. Nero felt a special connection to this god, particularly after the failed Pisonian Conspiracy in AD 65. This conspiracy, led by Gaius Calpurnius Piso and involving members of the Roman aristocracy, aimed to assassinate Nero. The exact details of the conspiracy and the individuals involved vary according to historical sources. Nonetheless, the plot ultimately failed as one of the conspirators revealed the plans, leading to Nero's swift retribution, with many conspirators executed. Gaius Calpurnius Piso took his own life to avoid punishment. Following the Pisonian Conspiracy, Nero's rule became even more tyrannical and brutal, further tarnishing his reputation. His reign came to an end with his suicide in 68 AD. Nero was the last ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, marking the conclusion of this dynasty's influence in Roman history. Starting price: 1000 EUR |  |
