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Aureus of Nero, Rome

Aureus of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate bust of Nero r.; around, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Rev.: Jupiter, bare to waist, seated l. on throne, r. hand holding thunderbolt, l. long scepter; around, IVPPITER CVSTOS.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins