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Semis of Nero, Lugdunum

Semis of Nero, Lugdunum

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Bare head of Nero l.; around, NERO CLAVD CAE[SAR AVG GER]M. Rev.: Table, seen from front and r., bearing urn on l. and wreath on r.; on the front panel, a bas-relief of two sphinxes (or two gryphons) confronted; a round shield rests against table-leg; around, CER Q[VINQ ROM] CON; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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