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<p>[QUOTE="Ryro, post: 4491344, member: 91461"]Why revolt against Nero, last of the Julio/ Claudian line? And what was the straw that broke the legions back?</p><p>Was it fiddling while Rome burned? He may have done it. But just having the bad press and some believing it, even if he didn't, couldn't have helped.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114423[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Could it have been soccer kicking his preggers wifey, killing her and his unborn child? Again, he may or may not have done it. Either way, makes it pretty easy to despise the guy.</p><p>Or maybe having his own mother killed?!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114424[/ATTACH]</p><p>(Devito would've played a pretty hilarious Nero!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Which by all accounts DID happen. Those Roman's might've treated their women poorly. But when it came to moms. They sure revered them. Some of the bigger mommas boys of ancient history.</p><p>But what may have been the final straw, which ironically Hadrian had no problems nor bad press with, was his incessant love of all things odd those effeminate Greeks!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114426[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Whatever the cause, in 68 & 69 CE the legions began to revolt starting in Gaul, under Vindex in support of Galba. Though the rebel forces we're easily squashed by Nero's general Verginius at the battle of Vesontio. Ironically, Verginius own men then tried to elevate him to the purple. Which he denied in order to show his continued allegiance to Nero (or his realization that it would probably mean a quick end if he did).</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114428[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>It appears Nero tried to mount a poorly planned counter. However, when the praetorian guard aligned with Galba Nero fled and ultimately committed suicide, leading to the year of the four emperors.</p><p>Bringing us to my latest Roman win from Frank Robinson's auction (showed up in the mail yesterday!).</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114422[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Though beat up and a fouree, I can't stop looking at her and seeing not only the symbol of anarchy and the MASSIVE power vacuum that the little rebellion created (only ending when the good old boy emperor Vespasian would rise to power), but I also see some remnants of beauty on this very rare coin that the celator must've intended when creating the her. Ugly? Sure. But this lady has character<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie60" alt=":kiss:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Bless the little surprises that come from Frank's auctions. Frank's pic followed by mine:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114420[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1114419[/ATTACH]</p><p>CIVIL WAR, 68-69 CE,</p><p>Den, fouree, Mint in Southern Gaul. VESTA PR QVIRITVM, veiled and draped bust of Vesta; torch to right, r/IO MAX CAPITOLINVS, Jupiter std in Distyle temple, with wreath in pediment and containing Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; RIC 128; Frank Robinson’s notes “F or so BUT much patchy core exposure, somewhat off-ctr, lgnds crude & partly off; bust clear; but pretty ugly. Or, as a certain deity would say, "A beautiful coin, folks, believe me, a beautiful coin, I can tell you that." But Very rare.</p><p>Ex: Frank Robinson</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's another countermarked coin from the rebellion:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1114421[/ATTACH]</p><p>PR=Populus Romanus</p><p>- The Roman People. AE 24.2 MM, 6.5 gr. This countermark was used by the rebels in Gaul under the leadership of Julius Vindex during the months of March through June of 68 CE. Used mostly upon dupondii and Asses. Coin appears intentionally slate as these were known to deface and denounce the current powers that be.</p><p>Ex: CNG</p><p><br /></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]Qh9ZZgDqzAg[/MEDIA]</p><p><br /></p><p>Please share your thoughts, coins of Nero, the rebels, the fouree emperors<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ryro, post: 4491344, member: 91461"]Why revolt against Nero, last of the Julio/ Claudian line? And what was the straw that broke the legions back? Was it fiddling while Rome burned? He may have done it. But just having the bad press and some believing it, even if he didn't, couldn't have helped. [ATTACH=full]1114423[/ATTACH] Could it have been soccer kicking his preggers wifey, killing her and his unborn child? Again, he may or may not have done it. Either way, makes it pretty easy to despise the guy. Or maybe having his own mother killed?! [ATTACH=full]1114424[/ATTACH] (Devito would've played a pretty hilarious Nero!) Which by all accounts DID happen. Those Roman's might've treated their women poorly. But when it came to moms. They sure revered them. Some of the bigger mommas boys of ancient history. But what may have been the final straw, which ironically Hadrian had no problems nor bad press with, was his incessant love of all things odd those effeminate Greeks! [ATTACH=full]1114426[/ATTACH] Whatever the cause, in 68 & 69 CE the legions began to revolt starting in Gaul, under Vindex in support of Galba. Though the rebel forces we're easily squashed by Nero's general Verginius at the battle of Vesontio. Ironically, Verginius own men then tried to elevate him to the purple. Which he denied in order to show his continued allegiance to Nero (or his realization that it would probably mean a quick end if he did). [ATTACH=full]1114428[/ATTACH] It appears Nero tried to mount a poorly planned counter. However, when the praetorian guard aligned with Galba Nero fled and ultimately committed suicide, leading to the year of the four emperors. Bringing us to my latest Roman win from Frank Robinson's auction (showed up in the mail yesterday!). [ATTACH=full]1114422[/ATTACH] Though beat up and a fouree, I can't stop looking at her and seeing not only the symbol of anarchy and the MASSIVE power vacuum that the little rebellion created (only ending when the good old boy emperor Vespasian would rise to power), but I also see some remnants of beauty on this very rare coin that the celator must've intended when creating the her. Ugly? Sure. But this lady has character:kiss: Bless the little surprises that come from Frank's auctions. Frank's pic followed by mine: [ATTACH=full]1114420[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1114419[/ATTACH] CIVIL WAR, 68-69 CE, Den, fouree, Mint in Southern Gaul. VESTA PR QVIRITVM, veiled and draped bust of Vesta; torch to right, r/IO MAX CAPITOLINVS, Jupiter std in Distyle temple, with wreath in pediment and containing Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; RIC 128; Frank Robinson’s notes “F or so BUT much patchy core exposure, somewhat off-ctr, lgnds crude & partly off; bust clear; but pretty ugly. Or, as a certain deity would say, "A beautiful coin, folks, believe me, a beautiful coin, I can tell you that." But Very rare. Ex: Frank Robinson Here's another countermarked coin from the rebellion: [ATTACH=full]1114421[/ATTACH] PR=Populus Romanus - The Roman People. AE 24.2 MM, 6.5 gr. This countermark was used by the rebels in Gaul under the leadership of Julius Vindex during the months of March through June of 68 CE. Used mostly upon dupondii and Asses. Coin appears intentionally slate as these were known to deface and denounce the current powers that be. Ex: CNG [MEDIA=youtube]Qh9ZZgDqzAg[/MEDIA] Please share your thoughts, coins of Nero, the rebels, the fouree emperors;)[/QUOTE]
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