Nero Gold Aureus 54-68AD Rome

Nero Gold Aureus 54-68AD Rome
18mm, 7.00g

Nero was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, adopted by his great uncle Claudius he became Claudius’ heir and successor, and like Claudius with the consent of the Praetorian Guard. Nero’s mother was Agrippina the Younger; she was likely involved in Claudius’ death and Nero’s nomination as emperor. Agrippina dominated Nero’s early life and political decisions until he had her killed five years into his reign.

Portrait with some good facial details.