Benefactor LONGINUS Posted October 11, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Two years ago—at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic... ...I thought that it would be a good idea to sell off all of my Roman coins and use the money to enhance other areas of my Biblical/Judaean collection. I came to regret the decision and vowed to restore and surpass the collection that I had sold. My recent Nero denarius marks the point at which I’ve achieved my goal. Edited October 11, 2022 by LONGINUS 22 2 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 11, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 11, 2022 Excellent denarius. I like the others too. I think your next Nero should be an Alexandria tetradrachm (at least this is what I would hunt). I am still searching for a Nero denarius. But as many collectors know, getting a denarius with good details is an issue because of the prices. For the moment my best Nero portrait is on this As, the bad news is that the coin suffered a major exfoliation. A pity. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted October 11, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 11, 2022 That portrait is stunning And one of the worst: 12 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 A very impressive collection of Neros in a short period of time - congratulations, @LONGINUS My latest Nero is not pretty at all, but it has a kind of interesting history - a Vindex rebellion countermark (I have since worked on the the bronze disease that afflicts it; the photo was how I received it): Nero / Vindex Rebellion Æ As (62-68 A.D.) (C/M March-June 68 A.D.) Lugdunum Mint NER[O C]L[AVD CAESA]R AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P bare head right, globe at neck / S C, Victory winged moving left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I 477; WCN 574; Lyon 150. (9.95 grams / 28 x 27 mm) eBay May 2022 Countermark: SPQR in rectangular punch (5 x 3 mm) Pangerl 26 or 27. "...these countermarks were applied by Gallic rebels circa 68 A.D., under the command of rebel governor Gaius Julius Vindex (who) swore allegiance to Galba... Interestingly, all of these civil war countermarks appear in the same location, directly across Nero's neck." Vcoins Incitatus listing 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted October 12, 2022 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted October 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, Marsyas Mike said: A very impressive collection of Neros in a short period of time - congratulations, @LONGINUS My latest Nero is not pretty at all, but it has a kind of interesting history - a Vindex rebellion countermark (I have since worked on the the bronze disease that afflicts it; the photo was how I received it): Nero / Vindex Rebellion Æ As (62-68 A.D.) (C/M March-June 68 A.D.) Lugdunum Mint NER[O C]L[AVD CAESA]R AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P bare head right, globe at neck / S C, Victory winged moving left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I 477; WCN 574; Lyon 150. (9.95 grams / 28 x 27 mm) eBay May 2022 Countermark: SPQR in rectangular punch (5 x 3 mm) Pangerl 26 or 27. "...these countermarks were applied by Gallic rebels circa 68 A.D., under the command of rebel governor Gaius Julius Vindex (who) swore allegiance to Galba... Interestingly, all of these civil war countermarks appear in the same location, directly across Nero's neck." Vcoins Incitatus listing It’s beautiful ! The coin has gone to a good home @Marsyas Mike 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted October 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2022 Nero Ar Tetradrachm Antioch 62-63 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Eagle standing right on thunderbolt wings open Prieur 89 RPC 4189 14.83 grms 25 mm Photo by W. Hansen Some postulate that this particular issue may have been minted at Alexandria but to the standard of Antioch. 13 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtisimo Posted October 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2022 That is an absolute stunner Ray! What a portrait! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cazador Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 33 minutes ago, kapphnwn said: Nero Ar Tetradrachm Antioch 62-63 AD Obv Head right laureate Rv Eagle standing right on thunderbolt wings open Prieur 89 RPC 4189 14.83 grms 25 mm Photo by W. Hansen Some postulate that this particular issue may have been minted at Alexandria but to the standard of Antioch. Great coin, here is mine 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougsmit Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 hours ago, ambr0zie said: I think your next Nero should be an Alexandria tetradrachm (at least this is what I would hunt). A person selecting to go for an Alexandrian of Nero has several choices to make but few would select the one I like best. I'll show a few without saying which TYPE I would prefer (not which coin so condition is not a factor. There are several others which I do not own including several that are really good. First is very early in the reign year 3 with a snake. Second is part of the series with reverse heads of earlier emperors. This is Tiberius. Last is his (pregnant) wife Poppaea who is best known for having died from a kick from Nero. Which I prefer is not important. Which would you prefer? Most people would take the Augustus or the ship, neither of which I have. IMO, the best coin to represent Nero is his sestertius with the Temple of Janus honoring peace across the entire Empire that was ended by the revolt in Judaea which required Nero to send Vespasian to put down the 'problem'. I do not have the sestertius but Nero was kind to those of us on a budget and also issued an as with the type. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted October 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2022 What a beautiful denarius. Great expressive portrait. Here are a couple - one with eagle and standards and next with Nero as Sol reverse... 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 3 hours ago, dougsmit said: Which I prefer is not important. Which would you prefer? Most people would take the Augustus or the ship, neither of which I have. You have just posted 2 coins on my wish list - the Nero and Poppaea from Alexandria (since I try to gather as many empresses as I can, this type would be perfect to illustrate Poppaea) and the imperial Janus temple type. I would settle with the As (had some attempts but I didn't feel the price was decent for what was offered). Since you gave a hint, I think your favorite is the one with the snake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2022 Some more from Alexandria Nero Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachm Obv.: NEΡΩ KΛAΥ KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AΥ LIΔ, radiate bust left wearing aegis; L IΔ below year 14 (67/68) Rev.: HΡA AΡΓEIA, veiled bust of Hera Argeia right, wearing stephane, star in front Billon, 12.21g, 23x23.5mm Ref.: Milne 297, Curtis 126, RPC I 5315, BMC Alexandria 133, Geissen 200 Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachm Dated RY 13 (66/7) Obv.: NEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV / L IΓ, Radiate bust left Rev.: ΣEBAΣTOΦOPOΣ, Ship sailing right. Billon, 12.07g, 24mm Ref.: RPC I 5296 Nero Alexandria Billon-Tetradrachm Obv.: NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP, Radiate bust right Rev.: ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH, L IΓ=year 13 (66/67), Draped bust of Poppaea right Billon, 12.28g, 24mm Ref.: Geissen 168 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, LONGINUS said: Two years ago—at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic... ...I thought that it would be a good idea to sell off all of my Roman coins and use the money to enhance other areas of my Biblical/Judaean collection. I came to regret the decision and vowed to restore and surpass the collection that I had sold. My recent Nero denarius marks the point at which I’ve achieved my goal. D. Ray, Nice score on the denarius ☺️! The portrait die was finely engraved & the coin shows little wear. The Antioch Tet & the dated Caesarea Maritima provincials are excellent examples too 😉. I've posted my favorite Nero Tet many times so I won't post that one again, but I will post 3 Nero Tets that I sold at auction in the past along with the prices realized. 1-30-2012, $417.45 4-30-2012, $805.00 1-16-2018, $1,920.00 Edited October 12, 2022 by Al Kowsky 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted October 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2022 Roman Egypt, Alexandria. Nero, with Tiberius, AD 54-68. Billon Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.04g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 66/67). Obv: NEPΩ ΚΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP; Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing Aegis; L-IΓ (date) before. Rev: TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP; Laureate head of Tiberius right. Ref: Köln 187-9; Dattari (Savio) 185; K&G 14.101; RPC I 5295; Emmett 134.13. Nice Very Fine, pleasant dark toning. Ex CNG eAuction 285 (22 Aug 2012), Lot 246. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted October 12, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 12, 2022 Nero, with Poppaea. Antiochia. AD 54-68. AR Drachm (16mm, 3.70 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 62-63. Laureate head of Nero right / Draped bust of Poppaea right. Prieur 88; McAlee 280/1 (same dies); RPC I 4187. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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