Bronze Sestertius of Nero, Rome, AD 62 - AD 68 2011.21.545

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.21.545

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Obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P - Head of Nero, laureate, right, with aegis on neck
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Reverse: AVGVSTI S POR OST C - View of the harbor at Ostia; Staute of Neptune set on pharos, above;Tiber reclining left, below

Physical Description

  • Authenticity: Forgery
  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 27.839
    • Diameter: 35

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.21.545
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Port of Ostia

Rights

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

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