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Nero As, AD 54-68

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 14

Scope and Contents

His extravagance and vanity made him very unpopular. It was rumored he started the great fire which destroyed half of Rome in AD 64. In AD 68 revolt broke out and the praetorians deserted him and Nero committed suicide.

Dates

  • Creation: AD 54-68

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Obverse: Head of Nero; Reverse: Victory advancing left

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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