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Coin Portraying Emperor Nero

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Description

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a bust of Emperor Nero, facing left, radiate and wearing a lorica (leather breastplate) and aegis (shield). The date this coin was struck is indicated in the inscription " LIΓ ", which means the thirteenth year of Nero's reign, or 66-67 CE. Nero reigned as emperor from 54-68 CE. On the back (reverse) is depicted a galley (warship) sailing to the right, and two dolphins below.

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

Obverse: NEPW KLAV KAIS SEB GEP AV, LIΓ to left Reverse: [SEBASTO] FORO[S]

Cross-references (1)

  • ARTIC-id 142294 tier-2
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