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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;hotwheelsearl, post: 7407663, member: 75143&quot;]I feel like Nero is one of those infamous emperors that every Imperial collector requires in their collection. He&#039;s also one of those guys who is just a bit more expensive than bottom feeders like myself can generally afford, but when a good one comes up at around $50 I call that a win.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nero set the Empire&#039;s record for Worst Neckbeard, not to be matched until Gallienus a full two centuries later. Incredible.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1287859[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Nero is also know for a bit of megalomania, lopping off the head of a colossus of Helios and putting his own in its place. This statue was situated nearby to the Flavian Amphitheater, and it is said that the Colossus actually gave the Amphitheater it&#039;s common name, Colosseum.</p><p>For a sense of perspective, here&#039;s a reconstruction with the statue next to ant-sized people. The statue was even significantly taller than that temple, reaching nearly 100 feet tall.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1287860[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>These days, part of the foundation is still intact, although the actual statue is long gone, sometime between 4c and 7c AD.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1287863[/ATTACH] </p><p>Most of the foundation was removed during Mussolini, along with the leveling of the Meta Sudans, but some remnants remain here:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1287864[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Now, the coin I just got is a rather lovely example of a laureate dupondius, toned dark black. Once upon a time it was bright golden brass, but it has turned to the dark side.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1287865[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Nero AE Dupondius</p><p>IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P. Laureate head right</p><p>VICTORIA AVGVSTI S-C. Victory walking left with wreath and palm</p><p>10.1g</p><p>RIC Lyons 601</p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your favorite neckbeard![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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