denarius, Roman Empire, Nero, 64-65 CE

Date64-65 CE

Emperor Nero

CultureRoman

MediumSilver

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.77 cm, 3.07 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Denarius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

A bearded and laureate head of Nero is facing right, with NERO CAESAR AUGUSTUS inscribed around.

Obverse Expanded

NERO CAESAR AUGUSTUS

Obverse Legend

NERO CAESAR AUGUSTUS

Obverse Translated

Nero Caesar Augustus

Reverse Description

A helmeted and draped Roma is seated to the left on a cuirass, holding Victory with her right hand and a parazonium by her side with her left hand and her right foot resting on a helmet. There are shields scattered about, and ROMA is inscribed in exergue

Reverse Expanded

ROMA

Reverse Legend

ROMA

Reverse Translated

Rome

BibliographySutherland, Nero 55

Terms

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