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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.209
People
Nero, Roman (r. 54 - 68 CE)
Title
Denarius of Nero, Forgery
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
65-66 CE
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Italy, Lazio, Rome
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/323000

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver (?)
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.2 g
1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Die Axis
6
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: NEROCAESAR AVGVSTVS
  • Reverse Inscription: SALVS

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC I, 59

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.209
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: laureate head of Nero, r., around Latin inscription
Rev.: Salus seated l. on throne, r. hand holding patera, l. resting at her side, below Latin inscription

Verification Level

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