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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1979.429.72
People
Nero, Roman (r. 54 - 68 CE)
Title
Semis of Nero, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
64-68 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180783

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.35 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
semis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: NERO CAES AVG IMP
  • Reverse Inscription: CER QVINQ ROM CO S S C

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC I 2, 233 p. 164

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1979
Object Number
1979.429.72
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate bust of Nero r.; around, NERO CAES AVG IMP.
Rev.: Table, seen from front and r., bearing urn on l. and wreath on r.; on the front panel, a bas-relief of two sphinxes (or gryphons) confronted; a round shield rests against table leg; around, CER QVINQ ROM CO; S (value-mark) above table to l.; in exergue, S C.

Verification Level

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