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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero

December 57-December 58, issued by Nero (emperor)

Roman, minted in Rome

Rome

Obverse: Head of Nero right, bare
Reverse: Oak wreath with inscription EX. SC

Gold

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium