Archaeology — Roman; 66; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius of Emperor Nero, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 54-68. The back of the coin depicts Roma, the female personification of Rome. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France), AD 66.
Obv: Laureate head of Nero, facing left, small globe at point of bust. Obv inscription: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P. Rev: Roma, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in her extended right hand. Rev inscription: ROMA in exergue, SC in field.
Ref: RIC I (1984), p.181, no.517.
Condition: F/G+.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- CLE81[501]<238>
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
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- Artist/Maker:
- Nero, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 66; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 37 mm, WT 23.45 g, Axis 6
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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