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Sestertius of Nero, Rome

Sestertius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Nero r., wearing the aegis; around, NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. Rev.: Roma, helmeted and in military dress, seated l. on cuirass, r. hand holding Victory, l. resting on parazonium; around and behind, various shields, etc.; to l. and r., S-C; in exergue, ROMA.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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