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 Genius. This coin was minted in AD 64-68.
Obv: Bare head of Nero, facing right, small globe at point of bust. Obv inscription: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONTIF MAX TRIB POT PP. Rev: Genius, standing left, holding a patera (dish) over a lighted altar in his right hand and a cornucopia in the left. Rev inscription: GENIO AVGVSTI, SC in field.
Ref: New Variety?
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A11379
- Object name:
- coin, as
- Artist/Maker:
- Nero, -
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- Production date:
- 64-68
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 28 mm, WT 9.3 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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