NERO (Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus), a silver denarius struck between c. 67 and 68 A.D. 3.32gm., 17x18mm/dia. A Strong Fine. This is an RIC plate coin (Plate 18) and is identified as a

Rarity 2.   Obverse: IMPNEROCAESARAUGPP, His bust right. Reverse: Aquila right, between

two vexilla.   $295.

In the year 68, revolt broke out in Gaul, Spain, & Africa and the Praetorians at Rome deserted him. He fled and committed suicide.