Orichalcum Sestertius of Nero, Rome, AD 64 - AD 68. 1933.78.7

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1933.78.7

Obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P - Head of Nero, laureate, right

Reverse: DECVRSIO S C - Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing left on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 23.2
- Diameter (in mm): 32.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: AD 64 - AD 68
Denomination: Sestertius
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Orichalcum
Authority
- Issuer: Nero
- Authority: Nero
Geographic
- Mint: Rome
- Region: Italy

References

Reference: ric 1(2).ner.163
Reference: BMC 148v

Administrative History

Identifier: 1933.78.7
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society
ImageSponsor: Mike Gasvoda

Subjects

Series: RIC.2.1

Notes

Variant. No aegis on obverse bust

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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