Summary
Copper As issued by the Emperor Nero probably in 65 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nero facing right; around, [NERO CAESAR AVG] GERM IMP
Reverse Description
Victory advancing to left holding a shield bearing the letters SPQR; in field divided by the figure S C
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
65 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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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
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.5 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.312 (1984 edition) (RIC.318 right 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 154-157, 169 Pages
[Book] Mac Dowall, David W. 1979. The Western Coinages of Nero. 161.
