| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3114 | Auction date: 16 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 33245 Price realized: 2,400 USD (Approx. 2,205 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.21 gm, 6h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. AD 64-65. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / IVPPITER-CVSTOS, Jupiter enthroned left, bare to waist, cloak around lower limbs, thunderbolt downward in right hand, grounded scepter in left. Calicó 412. RIC I 52. Handsome portrait with even wear and a pleasing colored flan. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-18mm-721-gm-6h-ngc-choice-fine-5-5-4-5/a/3114-33245.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3114-01162024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61351 | Auction date: 11 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 24106 Price realized: 360 USD (Approx. 334 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AR denarius (19mm, 3.18 gm, 6h). NGC Fine 4/5 - 3/5. Rome, ca. AD 65-68. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / IVPPITER-CVSTOS, Jupiter enthroned left, thunderbolt in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left. RIC I 53. Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiating a tumultuous reign that both captivated and horrified contemporaries. Initially perceived as a youthful and promising ruler, Nero's early years were marked by relative stability. However, his later years were characterized by a series of erratic and tyrannical acts. Nero's infatuation with the arts and his lavish spending on grandiose construction projects, such as the Domus Aurea, strained the Roman treasury. His ruthless suppression of the Pisonian conspiracy and persecution of Christians tarnished his legacy further. The Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, though often attributed to Nero, remains a subject of historical debate. Ultimately, Nero's reign culminated in a revolt by the Roman Senate, leading to his suicide in 68 AD, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and leaving a complex legacy as both a patron of the arts and a symbol of tyranny in Roman history. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-ar-denarius-19mm-318-gm-6h-ngc-fine-4-5-3-5/a/61351-24106.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61351-12112023 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 31061 Price realized: 18,000 USD (Approx. 16,745 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.71 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 58-59. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bare head of Nero right / PONTIF•MAX•TR•P•V•P•P•, legend surrounding oak wreath enclosing EX S C. Calicó 424. RIC I 16. Handsome youthful portrait well struck on shimmering marigold surfaces. Ex Hess-Divo, Auction 314 (4 May 2009), lot 1529. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-18mm-771-gm-12h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-4-5/a/3115-31061.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 10000-15000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 30072 Price realized: 15,000 USD (Approx. 13,674 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.34 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 65-68. IMP NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / IVPPITER-CVSTOS, Jupiter enthroned left, bare to waist, cloak around lower limbs, thunderbolt lowered in right hand, grounded scepter in left. Calicó 413. RIC I 63. A robust, gluttonous portrait, perfectly framed by a fiery silhouette on an autumnal-toned flan. From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Leu Numismatik, Auction 86 (5 May 2003), lot 778. Nero's reign from AD 54 to AD 68 as the fifth Emperor of Rome stands as one of the most contentious periods of the Empire. While ascended to the throne as a young man, his rule was shadowed by political intrigue, shocking personal excesses, and notable public works. Despite the infamy, Nero was a patron of the arts and culture, initiating grand construction projects like the opulent Golden House and sponsoring games and theatre performances. His reign was also marked by significant events such as the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64, an event which eroded his popularity due to rumors of his inaction. In the realm of foreign affairs, Nero's rule witnessed tumultuous periods, including the suppression of the Boudica revolt in Britain and the ongoing tension with Parthia. Nero's reign ultimately ended in dramatic fashion with his suicide in AD 68, after widespread discontent and revolt precipitated his downfall, marking the lead-in to the "Year of the Four Emperors", in AD 69. In the sphere of numismatics, Nero's coinage helps document his reign. Notably, coins bore his portrait and traditional Roman iconography, but his attempt to associate his reign with the divine by depicting gods like Jupiter were seen as a contentious appropriation of religion for political ends. While Nero's reign was marked by extravagance, cruelty, and rebellion, he ostensibly sought the favor of Jupiter - employing the god's imagery and symbolism in monumental artwork, coinage, and public ceremonies, imbuing them with the god's supreme authority. Jupiter, regarded as a divine guardian of Rome and its political and moral guide, was an apt symbol for an emperor who sought to link his rule with divine authority. Yet, Nero's association with Jupiter was fraught with controversy, as historical accounts suggest that the emperor's actions often departed from the moral principles that Jupiter represented. This dynamic between Nero and Jupiter reflects the complex, dualistic nature of Roman imperial ideology, where emperors strove to associate themselves with celestial power while navigating the challenges and contradictions of their earthly reigns. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-18mm-734-gm-8h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-4-5/a/3113-30072.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 8000-10000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3114 | Auction date: 16 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 33246 Price realized: 2,000 USD (Approx. 1,837 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.10 gm, 7h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 3/5, scratches. Rome, ca. AD 64-65. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / IVPPITER-CVSTOS, Jupiter enthroned left, bare to waist, cloak around lower limbs, thunderbolt downward in right hand, grounded scepter in left. Calicó 412. RIC I 52. Bright, vibrant surfaces with dimensional silhouette toning. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-18mm-710-gm-7h-ngc-choice-fine-4-5-3-5-scratches/a/3114-33246.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3114-01162024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61373 | Auction date: 5 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 22086 Price realized: 5,500 USD (Approx. 5,146 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ancients Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.28 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 66-67. IMP NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right / SALVS, Salus seated left on high-backed throne, patera in right hand, left arm resting at side. RIC I 66. Calicó 445. From the Bob Klein History of Money Collection Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiating a tumultuous reign that both captivated and horrified contemporaries. Initially perceived as a youthful and promising ruler, Nero's early years were marked by relative stability. However, his later years were characterized by a series of erratic and tyrannical acts. Nero's infatuation with the arts and his lavish spending on grandiose construction projects, such as the Domus Aurea, strained the Roman treasury. His ruthless suppression of the Pisonian conspiracy and persecution of Christians tarnished his legacy further. The Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, though often attributed to Nero, remains a subject of historical debate. Ultimately, Nero's reign culminated in a revolt by the Roman Senate, leading to his suicide in 68 AD, marking the end of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and leaving a complex legacy as both a patron of the arts and a symbol of tyranny in Roman history. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-18mm-728-gm-6h-ngc-choice-vf-5-5-4-5/a/61373-22086.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61373-05052024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved |  |
