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Dupondius of Nero, Rome

Dupondius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Radiate bust of Nero r.; around, NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P. Rev.: Securitas, bare to waist, seated r. on throne, r. hand resting head against throne, l. holding short scepter; in front of her, garlanded and lighted altar, against which leans lighted torch resting on bucranium; around, SECVRITAS AVGVSTI.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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