| This tetradrachm coin was minted in Antioch. On the obverse side you
find Nero’s face and the Greek letters NERWNOS KAISAROS
meaning
Nero Caesar Augustus.On the reverse side there is
an eagle with opened wings and a palm in the left, claws hold
a grain bundle. The H IP letters
represent the 8th year of his kingdom understanding the coin was minted in
61/62AD. Nero (Tiberius
Claudius Nero Caesar, 37-68AD) was the fifth Roman emperor, in succession
to his stepfather Claudius since 54AD. The monetary reform of 64 made
possible the restoration of public finances but to the disadvantage of the
all inhabitants of the Empire. The year 64 is
remembered also by the large nine-day Rome fire and its consequences such
as the persecution of Christians throughout the city. The
following year Nero discover of the conspiracy of Caius Calpurnius
Piso, the repression cause the death
of Seneca and Gneus Domizius Corbulus. Tiridate is crowned
Armenia King in Rome during 66. Nero goes then to Greece where he visits
Corinth and proclaims "The freedom of Greece". Excesses of the
Emperor cause at the beginning of
year - 68 a large wave of dissatisfaction in nobility and people, which culminates with the rebellion of
Caio Giulio Vindex governor in Lugdunensis Gaul, and also of his
ex-follower Galba in Spain. Nero is declared public
enemy by the Senate. It commits suicide June 9th, -
68 68 in order not to be taken alive at the
hands of his enemies.
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