Nero (54-68 CE), Sestertius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 54–68 CE

Mediumbronze

Dimensions0.4 mm (1 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.354

Descriptionobv. head of Nero, laureate, to left, 'NERO.CLAVD.CAESAR.AVG.GERM.P.M.TR.P.IMP.PP', around;

rev. Roma, helmeted, seated left, on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; her right foot rests on helmet, there are two shields behind the cuirass, 'ROMA', in exergue, 'S C', left and right in field
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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