Coin: As with Head of Nero (obv) and Victory (rev)

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Coin: As with Head of Nero (obv) and Victory (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Nero

Culture Roman

Title Coin: As with Head of Nero (obv) and Victory (rev)

Date Ca. 64-68 CE

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Weight: 0.31 oz. (8.8 g)
Axis: 6:00

Credit Line Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 94.150

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Description:
Obverse: Bare head of Nero facing right; small globe at base of neck. Inscription around.
Reverse: Victory holding shield left, flanked by SC.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR [P P P]
Reverse: S C.

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