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Dupondius of Nero, Rome

Dupondius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman

Obv.: Radiate bust of Nero r.; around, NERO CLAVDI[VS CAESAR AVG GER(M) 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 brucranium; around, [SECVRITAS AVGVS]TI; to l. and r., S-C; in exergue, II (numeral).

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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