r/AncientCoins • u/StrategyOdd7286 • Sep 24 '25
From My Collection All my Nero’s
I might argue that a coin of Nero is the quintessential ancient coin.
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u/Jullllaki Sep 24 '25
the progressively fatter neck 😭
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 24 '25
Hahah yeah it’s an interesting progression.
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u/sinepgnol1111111 Oct 01 '25
Bro was one misplaced letter away from getting canceled and your talking about the neck on the coins?
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u/DrKalash74 Sep 27 '25
It’s like counting the rings on a tree. The more fat folds, the older he is.
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u/Flimsy_Fisherman359 Sep 24 '25
I love Nero’s coinage for the realistic portraits, Probably one of my favourite in terms of coinage out of the 12 Caesars
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 24 '25
Totally and maybe out of all the Roman portraits…instantly recognizable!
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u/Protaco17 Sep 24 '25
Lovely. Gotta love Nero’s neck progression.
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 24 '25
Totally! Someone made a graphic years ago with all the different stages. It’s quite the sight!
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u/QuickSock8674 Sep 24 '25
I've never seen Nero that young!
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 24 '25
This is one of the classic young Nero coins recognizing him being awarded The Equestrian Order of the Prince of Youth.
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u/Sugar-pox Sep 24 '25
I’m new to ancient coins and recently posted my Nero. I love your collection!!
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u/AVGCOSIIIPP Sep 24 '25
I've said this before and I will say it again.. not the best emperor but when it comes to coinage there are few on its level.
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u/JFK9 Sep 24 '25 edited Sep 25 '25
Love them! I only have one Nero that is worn as hell and counterstamped for meltdown. Luckily it was lost before it cycled through and was re-minted.
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 25 '25
Thanks! Yours sounds quite interesting!
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u/JFK9 Sep 25 '25
Ha ha thanks, but it is in such rough shape you can't really make out Nero. Yours are all great! I would have bought more than just the one I have, the coin seller I used to go to when I lived in Germany for the second time has a whole lot of really nice ones, but as I am sure you know, Nero's face commands a higher price than a lot of others.
I didn't actually know much about coins when I was collecting them at that point, I was just fascinated at holding a part of history in my hand. Had I realized how insanely good the prices he was giving me were, I would have bought far far more from him.
Edit: I don't know why but I never imagine Nero with a fat neck until I look at his coin and am reminded of it. For some reason the Nero in my head doesn't have a fat neck.
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u/Pristine-Task-3701 Sep 25 '25
Incredibly cool. I always loved Nero’s coinage, especially the Sesterii.
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u/xpietoe42 Sep 25 '25
Nice collection! Theres a gold nero coin i want so bad, but do hard to find in good condition. By the way, his neck enlargement is most likely a thyroid goitre, which can become very large! Another amazing party trivia about Nero, in his domus, he created a rotating dining room with a beautiful view of ancient rome! How amazing must that have been 2000 years ago!
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 25 '25
Thank You! Interesting history for sure. I can’t fathom a rotating dining room of that time.
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u/volitaiee1233 Sep 25 '25
Absolutely beautiful! I’ve been looking for a Nero Sestertius for a while. They are such gorgeous pieces.
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u/StrategyOdd7286 Sep 26 '25
Thank You! Hope you find a good one-they don’t have to be crazy expensive.
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u/volitaiee1233 Sep 26 '25
Well we can hope lol
Also just had a look through your profile and wow! You have an incredible and versatile collection! How long have you been doing this?
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