CVC & Collectables presents an NGC Ancients-certified bronze AE As of Nero (AD 54–68), graded Good with an Off-Center strike—an affordable, historically important Roman piece.
Coin Highlights:
- Maker: Roman Empire
- Date: Nero (AD 54–68)
- Catalog: Not attributed on holder
- Metal: AE (bronze)
- Grade: NGC Good
- Strike/Notes: Off-Center
- Diameter/Edge: Not stated on holder
- Obverse: Portrait of Nero (left-facing) with partial legend visible; green patina
- Reverse: Design mostly worn smooth/indistinct; green patina with darker areas
- Type: AE As
- NGC Cert #: 2176400-011
Emperor History:
- Reigned from AD 54–68 as the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty
- Initially ruled under the guidance of Seneca and Burrus before descending into autocracy
- His reign saw major events including the Great Fire of Rome and the Boudican Revolt
- Nero’s downfall began with widespread rebellion, culminating in his suicide in AD 68
- His death triggered the Year of the Four Emperors, one of Rome’s most chaotic transitions
Collectibility:
NGC authentication adds confidence, and the off-center strike gives this example added character. With the reverse largely smooth, it’s best suited as a starter ancient, a type set filler, or a budget Nero for a reign set.
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