Roman Antioch AD 54-68 Nero Silver Tetradrachm NGC Fine – Series VI

The Sixth of the 12 Caesars – he came to power after the presumed assassination of Claudius

Nero’s coinage is noted for its propaganda, portraying his image with divine attributes and promoting his achievements, including the reconstruction of Rome after the fire with more organized urban planning and the construction of the opulent Domus Aurea.

He was ultimately thrust from power and his suicide thrust Rome into a tumultuous Civil War that ultimately lead to the year of 4 Caesars – Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian