Why Are Roman Nero Coins So Expensive?

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Matt2018 Valued Member 181 Posts	Posted 02/05/2018 10:00 pm Is it due to his infamy? But Domitian is just as he was. Augustus is very well known but it seems Nero coins are way more expensive What gives? Report this Post to the Staff

travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 02/05/2018 10:31 pm I would say it's demand that drives the price of Nero so high. From what I've read, most of his coins were struck in gold and silver. He also has a lot of Greek provincials minted as well. I find that a good example of a denarius is harder to find than other denominations. This is from my experience, but I've only been collecting for a few years now. BTW I've always found that an Augustus denarius is more expensive than a Nero. Edited by travelcoin 02/05/2018 10:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 02/05/2018 11:16 pm 1. He's famous and biblically important. 2. He was a great patron of the arts, and hired the best Greek celatores in the entire world. Artistically, his sestertii are considered to be second only to the epitome of Greek coinage. 3. Upon his death, the Senate condemned his memory, and they melted or defaced as many of his coins as they could. Ratty, damaged coins of Nero are common, but the true gems are quite rare, and his popularity drives demand. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 02/06/2018 12:19 am 4. The sestertii of Nero are usually made (comparatively to other later issues) of zinc rich golden looking orichalcum in the largest First Brass module. They are handsome, almost medallic looking coins. Silver is relatively scarce, but lower grade aureii are relatively common to the aureii of other emperors. Edited by sel_69l 02/06/2018 12:24 am Report this Post to the Staff
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