Archaeology — Roman; 64-66; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
Coin, as
A copper alloy as of Emperor Nero, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 54-68. The back of the coin depicts Nero, dressed as Apollo, the Graeco-Roman god of medicine, healing, music, arts and prophecy, advancing right, holding a lyre. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 64-66.
Obv: Laureate head of Nero, facing right. Obv inscription: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMAN... . Rev: Nero, as Apollo, advancing right, holding a lyre. Rev inscription: [PONTIF MAX TR] POT IMP [PP], SC in field.
Ref: RIC I (1948), p.170, c.f.363.
Condition: F/G+.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- LCT84[6716]<1495>
- Object name:
- coin, as
- Artist/Maker:
- Nero, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 64-66; Reece Period 3 (Neronian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 27 mm, WT 7.22 g, Axis 7
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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