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Pisonian conspiracy
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The conspiracy of Gaius Calpurnius Piso in 65 AD was a major turning point in the reign of the Roman emperor Nero. The plot reflected the growing discontent among the ruling class of the Roman state w
Bust of the emperor Nero (reigned AD 54–68).
Bust of the emperor Nero (reigned AD 54–68).
The torture of Epicharis, from a 15th-century woodcut.
The torture of Epicharis, from a 15th-century woodcut.
Gold coin of AD 65/66, with the figure of Salus (public safety), most likely struck to celebrate the suppression of the plot.
Gold coin of AD 65/66, with the figure of Salus (public safety), most likely struck to celebrate the suppression of the plot.
Silver denarius of AD 67–68. The reverse reads IVPPITER CVSTOS, "Jupiter the guardian," probably referring to Nero's having survived the plot against
Silver denarius of AD 67–68. The reverse reads IVPPITER CVSTOS, "Jupiter the guardian," probably referring to Nero's having survived the plot against him.
Epicharis (Pisonian conspirator)
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Epicharis was an Ancient Roman freedwoman and a leading member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the emperor Nero.
Pisonian conspiracy
…wished to be free of emperors altogether, and to restore a purely republican form of government. The conspiracy was put in jeopardy by a woman named Epicharis, who divulged parts of the plan to Volusius Proculus, commanding a fleet in Misenum. Epicharis was involved with the conspiracy and was attempting to…
Ill. in De mulieribus claris
Ill. in De mulieribus claris