Summary
Semis issued by the Emperor Nero probably in 64 AD depicting Roma seated. Minted by Rome, Ancient Roman Empire. The coin is quite worn with the reverse legend mostly lost. Although worn, the denomination mark "S', for semis, can be seen on the reverse
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nero facing right, no globe at the base of the neck truncation; around, NERO CAES AVG IMP
Reverse Description
Roma seated facing left; around, [PM] TR P I [MP...]; in exergue, S C; in field to left of Roma's head, S (the denomination mark)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 64 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
2.059 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.221 ? (1984 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 164 Pages
[Book] Mac Dowall, David W. 1979. The Western Coinages of Nero. 161., 204 Pages
