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
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
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
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)