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Sestertius of Nero, Lugdunum

Sestertius of Nero, Lugdunum

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nero l., small globe at point of bust; around, IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P. Rev.: Nero, bare-headed and cuirassed, and with cloak floating free, prancing r. on horseback, r. hand holding spear; beyond and behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over r. shoulder; in exergue, DECVRSIO; to l. and r., S-C.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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