Roman — 64-68
Coin, as
A copper alloy as coin of Emperor Nero, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 54-68. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France), AD 64-68.
Obv: Bare head of Nero, facing left, small globe at point of bust. Obv inscription: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P PP. Rev: Victory, advancing left, holding a shield inscribed SPQR. Rev inscription: SC in field.
Ref: RIC I (1948), p.167, no.329.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A2762
- Object name:
- coin, as
- Artist/Maker:
- Nero, -
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- Production date:
- 64-68
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 28 mm, WT 10.0 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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