Coin: Sestertius with Head of Nero (obv) and Ceres with Annonia and Altar (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Nero |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Sestertius with Head of Nero (obv) and Ceres with Annonia and Altar (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 64-68 CE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: 0.45 oz. (12.83 g) Axis: 6:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.147 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
The coin is broken on the right side.
Obverse: Laureate head of Nero, facing right, surrounded by inscription.
Reverse: Ceres seated left with corn ears and torch facing Annona, who stands right with right hand on hip and holding cornucopiae. Modius in center on an altar, ship's stern behind. Inscription around, SC below.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG [GER P M TR P IMP P P].
Reverse: ANNONA AVG[VSTI CERES] S C.
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"Coin: Sestertius with Head of Nero (obv) and Ceres with Annonia and Altar (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=94.147