Archaeology — Roman; 64-68?; 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 Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in AD 64-68?
Obv: Bare head of Nero, facing right. Obv inscription: NERO CLAVD CA[ES]... . Rev: Victory, advancing left, holding a shield inscribed [SPQR]. Rev inscription: SC in field.
Ref: RIC I (1984), p.179, c.f.473ff.
Condition: G+/fr.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- FST85[659]<51>
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Nero, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 64-68?; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 30 mm, WT 7.95 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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