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Both sides of an irregularly shaped dark bronze coin with relief decoration on each side.　

Sestertius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Bust of Nero to r., laureate wearing aegis over left shoulder. Rev.: Nero bare-headed, cuirassed and with cloak floating, prancing on horseback to r., holding spear, behind him a soldier mounted, prancing to r. with vexillum over r. shoulder.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins