Coin Portraying Emperor Nero
66-67
Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt
Egypt
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a bust of Emperor Nero, facing left, radiate and wearing a lorica (leather breastplate) and aegis (shield). The date this coin was struck is indicated in the inscription " LIΓ ", which means the thirteenth year of Nero's reign, or 66-67 CE. Nero reigned as emperor from 54-68 CE.
On the back (reverse) is depicted a galley (warship) sailing to the right, and two dolphins below.
Billon