54-68 Roman Imperial AE As VF Nero Victory and similar items

54-68 Roman Imperial AE As VF Nero Victory SPQR SC Rome Copper Coin S-1976 54-68 AD Roman Imperial AE As coin Issued under the rule of Nero, the 5th Emperor of the Roman Empire (54-68 AD) In 64 AD, most of Rome was destroyed in the Great Fire of Rome, which many Romans believed Nero himself had started in order to clear land for his planned palatial complex, the Domus Aurea He is infamously known as the Emperor who "fiddled while Rome burned" and was rumored to have had captured Christians dipped in oil, and then set on fire in his garden at night as a source of light In 68 AD, the rebellion of Vindex in Gaul and later the acclamation of Galba in Hispania drove Nero from the throne; facing a false report of being denounced as a public enemy who was to be executed, he committed suicide on 9 June 68 (the first Roman emperor to do so) Obverse features a bust of the emperor, facing left Reverse depicts Victoria (Victory) carrying a shield inscribed with SPQR, flying left, with "SC" in fields In ancient Roman religion, Victoria was the personified goddess of victory; she was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess Vacuna and had a temple on the Palatine Hill Victoria was the charioteer for Zeus in his battle to over take Mount Olympus Struck from copper alloy Diameter: 30 mm (at widest point) Weight: 9.43 grams Condition: Ungraded; expected to grade as Very Fine (VF); bronze disease on reverse The corrosion on the reverse is actually an example of bronze disease; this coin must be kept out of contact from other copper alloys (bronze, brass, etc) or it may be possible for it to spread to other artifacts Catalog number: Sear#1976 *Expected grades are approximate. Please see photos for the actual item you are bidding on. All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # ANC-1234 JBC 1/20/15 In 68 AD, the rebellion of Vindex in Gaul and later the acclamation of Galba in Hispania drove Nero from the throne; facing a false report of being denounced as a public enemy who was to be executed, he committed suicide on 9 June 68 (the first Roman emperor to do so) Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would l