CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
![](images/Nero_AE_Dupondius_Victory_RIC411_240917.jpg "᷅ <font color=\\"#FF0000\\"><b>SOLD</b></font color>: Nero, Ae Dupondius, Victory, 65 AD")
- Emperor:
- Nero
- Denomination:
- Ae As
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 65 AD
- Obverse:
- NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate head of Nero right, globe at point of neck
- Reverse:
- VICTORIA - [AVGVSTI] Victory draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left; S-C in left and right fields
- Reference:
- RIC I 411; Mac Dowall WCN 506; BMCRE I -
- Size:
- 30.20mm, 13.24 g, 7h
- Province:
- Lugdunum (Lyon) mint
- Grade:
- VF, brown-green surfaces, evidence of patina and surface restoration, particularly on reverse
- Provenance:
- ex Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 399, Lot 475
A budget priced Nero Dupondius. This coin has been discounted due to the coin showing signs of restorative work to the patina and surfaces, particularly noticeable on the reverse. Despite this it is a pleasing coin overall and a welcome entry into any collection.
Possibly the most infamous of the Roman Emperors, Nero ruled Rome from 54 AD until his death by his own hand in 68 AD. From murdering his mother and other political opponents to (according to rumour) starting the great fires of Rome, the stories about his reign paint a picture of a tyrannical and impulsive Emperor that the people of Rome were glad to see gone. Victoria (Victory) on the reverse of this coin is the personification of the goddess of victory. She is the equivalent of Nike, the Greek goddess who is often seen in the hand of Athena on ancient Greek coins.
Possibly the most infamous of the Roman Emperors, Nero ruled Rome from 54 AD until his death by his own hand in 68 AD. From murdering his mother and other political opponents to (according to rumour) starting the great fires of Rome, the stories about his reign paint a picture of a tyrannical and impulsive Emperor that the people of Rome were glad to see gone. Victoria (Victory) on the reverse of this coin is the personification of the goddess of victory. She is the equivalent of Nike, the Greek goddess who is often seen in the hand of Athena on ancient Greek coins.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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