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Denarius of Nero, Rome

Denarius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nero r.; around, [NERO CAESAR] AVGVSTVS. Rev.: Round, domed, hexastyle temple with four steps; within, Vesta, draped, seated facing, head l., r. hand holding patera, l. holding long scepter; above, VESTA.

Silver

Roman Imperial period

Coins