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Ancient Roman Imperial bronze As of Emperor Nero (AD 54–68), featuring the distinctive Nero-as-Apollo Citharoedus reverse.Obverse:
Portrait of Emperor Nero facing right. Portions of the surrounding imperial legend remain visible.Reverse:
Nero depicted in the guise of Apollo Citharoedus, wearing flowing robes and advancing right while playing a kithara/lyre. Portions of the surrounding PONTIF MAX TR P IMP P P legend remain visible.This is one of the particularly interesting types of Nero\'s bronze coinage because the emperor himself is represented as Apollo, reflecting Nero\'s well-known association with music and public performance.Emperor: Nero
Reign: AD 54–68
Denomination: AE As
Date: approximately AD 64–68
Metal: Bronze/Copper
Diameter: approximately 28–29 mm
Weight: 13.5 gramsThe coin is heavily circulated with substantial wear, surface roughness, deposits/patina and an irregular ancient flan. Despite its condition, the reverse composition remains recognizable, particularly the standing/advancing figure and the prominently visible strings and body of the kithara.Exact RIC subtype/mint is not claimed because the surviving legends are insufficient to distinguish confidently among the closely related Nero Apollo Citharoedus varieties.An unusual and historically evocative Roman bronze connecting the emperor Nero with Apollo and the musical performances for which Nero became famous.Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and attribution. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.
