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As - Nero GENIO AVGVSTI, Genius
| Uitgever | Roman Imperial Mint |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 62-68 |
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| Waarde | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | Bare-headed bust of Nero facing right, depicted with characteristic youthful features including a broad neck and slightly fleshy face, rendered in the naturalistic portrait style of the early Neronian period. The bust is draped at the shoulder. A continuous circular legend surrounds the portrait within a beaded border, reading NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P. |
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| Rand | Plain |
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| Aanvullende informatie |
Nero's Genius coinage belongs to the later phase of his reign, after the great fire of 64 AD and the financial strain of rebuilding Rome fundamentally destabilized imperial finances. The bronze denominations of this period were progressively debased in weight — early Neronian asses ran heavier, and surviving examples from the 65–68 window frequently fall below the theoretical standard, reflecting systematic reduction rather than simple wear.
Nero's assassination in 68 triggered the Year of the Four Emperors, during which much Neronian bronze was simply kept in circulation for lack of replacement.