sestertius, Roman Empire, Nero, 54-66 CE

Date54-66 CE

Emperor Nero

CultureItalian

MediumAes

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.64 cm, 23.97 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Sestertius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

The laureate head of Nero, wearing an aegis, is facing right, and NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR AUG GERM P M TR P IMP P P is inscribed around.

Obverse Expanded

NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR AUGUSTUS GERMANICUS PONTIFEX MAXIMUS TRIBUNICIA POTESTATE IMPERATOR PATER PATRIAE

Obverse Legend

NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR AUG GERM P M TR P IMP P P

Obverse Translated

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, pontifex maximus, with tribunician power, imperator and father of the fatherland

Reverse Description

There is a triumphal arch, with a wreath across the front and left side, and above, the emperor is seated in a quadriga escorted by Victory and Pax. Victory is holding a wreath and palm, and Pax is holding a caduceus and cornucopiae. Below the quadriga,

Reverse Expanded

SENATUS CONSULTO

Reverse Legend

S C

Reverse Translated

By decree of the senate.

BibliographySutherland, Nero 149

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