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Semis of Nero, Rome

Semis of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nero r.; around, NERO CAESAR AVG IMP. 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 gryphons) confronted; a round shield rests against table-leg; above, table, S (mark of value); around, CER QVINQ ROM CO; in exergue, S C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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