Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) My newest acquisition is this beautiful (my opinion, ofc) Nero Aureus, 7.32g Ex Jesus Vico & Ex NAC (maybe there are other provenances, but for now it's those 2) Despite some marks on the surface I love the preservation and the nice, well centered strike. The remaining beard is a nice detail. They are not rare but always quite expensive in this condition. The picture is savage because it shows every mark. Nicer in hand (everyone says this about his coins, I guess 😛 ) It isn't my collecting area but as I got absolutely destroyed while bidding on a rare Trajan Pater aureus, I had to fill the hole in my heart. Now, show me your Nero or Jupiter coins! I'd like to see some provincials, too 😎 Edited September 27, 2022 by Mucius Scaevola 23 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted September 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nice Aureus ! Congratulations! 8 minutes ago, Mucius Scaevola said: I'd like to see some provincials Nero Lydia, Thyateira AE 17 Obv.: NEPΩN KΛAVΔIOC KAICAP CEBA, Draped bust right. Rev.: ΘYATEIPHNΩN, Double axe. AE, 3.38g, 17mm Ref.: RPC 2382 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thank you very much, shanxi 🙂 Well..that's exactly what I wanted to see! Some varitety, because his imperial coinage is a bit..let's say..limited. I adore the portrait, especially for a provincial. Fine style! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 27, 2022 · Patron Share Posted September 27, 2022 Here's a Nero provincial, purchased at a show earlier this year. Nero, AD 54-68. Roman provincial Æ 17.7 mm, 4.17 g, 1 h. Lydia, Tralles, c. AD 60. Obv: ΝΕΡⲰΝ ΚΑΙCΑΡ, bare head, right. Rev: ΚΑΙC-ΑΡΕⲰΝ, bundle of four grain ears. Refs: RPC I, 2657; BMC 22.345, 125-27; SNG Cop 692; RG 5426; SNG von Aulock --. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Mucius Scaevola said: My newest acquisition is this beautiful (my opinion, ofc) Nero Aureus, 7.32g Ex Jesus Vico & Ex NAC (maybe there are other provenances, but for now it's those 2) Despite some marks on the surface I love the preservation and the nice, well centered strike. The remaining beard is a nice detail. They are not rare but always quite expensive in this condition. The picture is savage because it shows every mark. Nicer in hand (everyone says this about his coins, I guess 😛 ) It isn't my collecting area but as I got absolutely destroyed while bidding on a rare Trajan Pater aureus, I had to fill the hole in my heart. Now, show me your Nero or Jupiter coins! I'd like to see some provincials, too 😎 That's a handsome coin, congrats ☺️! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thank you, Al! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientJoe Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 Congratulations! That's a very attractive example and the warm gold tone likely means it has an earlier pedigree as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Yes I suppose that there is more, but it's quite difficult to search the provenances for Nero aurei..Thank you very much Joe! Aren't there more than 2 collectors with Nero coins?😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idesofmarch01 Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 Your "consolation prize" Nero aureus is more likely a first place than runner-up. Congratulations. I have the denarius equivalent of your aureus as part of my "mint set" of Nero. 14 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted September 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 Alexandrian here Neron (13/10/54- 09/06/68) - Tétradrachme de l'atelier d'Alexandrie, AD 63-64ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΤΕΡ ΑΥ, Buste radié à droiteΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣTH, Buste drapé de Poppée à droite, LI dans le champ à droite (10° année de règne) 12.3 gr Ref : Emmett # 128/10 (R1), Kampmann #14.78, RCV # 2002 v, Q 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, idesofmarch01 said: Your "consolation prize" Nero aureus is more likely a first place than runner-up. Congratulations. I have the denarius equivalent of your aureus as part of my "mint set" of Nero. Well.. your coins beat it by far. Amazing! The Ostia sestertius is an absolutely dream coin. And the Aureus is perfect! I love them and this is exactly what I mean. If you want to write your address and working hours here - just do it. You know..just in case someone wants to send an appreciation card.. 😉 I'm jealous, and that's well deserved. Thanks for showing them to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2022 Here is my favorite Nero provincial ☺️. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 27, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Al Kowsky said: Here is my favorite Nero provincial ☺️. That's a beauty! And a plate coin, what else could you wish for? 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted September 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 Nero, AD 54-68. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.57g, 6h). Rome mint, AD 65-66. Obv: NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS; Laureate head right. Rev: SALVS; Salus seated left on throne holding patera in right hand, left resting at her side. Ref: RIC 60; BMC 90. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 28, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Nice one, and part of the beard is visible too which is always a good thing for this type. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted September 29, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) that is a GREAT gold of Nero/Jupiter...and there are many fine coins posted here too...i went and took new pics of my silver Nero/Jupiter just for this special happy occasion, where i'm not sad i don't have gold, but happy i got silver ...^^..... 17mm 2.97gms.. Edited September 29, 2022 by ominus1 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted September 29, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2022 Like @Mucius Scaevola I have one of these Aurei as well. Nero Av Aureus 66-67 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv. Jupiter seated left holding thunderbolt and scepter RIC 63 7.33 grms 18 mm Boscoreale Hoard found April 13 1895 Photo by W. Hansen Out of the roughly 1000 coins recorded from this hoard 212 are of the Nero-IVPPITER CUSTOS type making it by far the most common type found in this hoard. 9 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted September 29, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Absolutely lovely, kapp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucius Scaevola Posted November 18, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 @Prieure de Sion hier werden sie geholfen 🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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