Summary
Copper As issued by the Emperor Nero probably in 65 AD. Minted by Rome, Ancient Roman Empire. This coin depicts the Temple of Janus with its doors closed. Closing the doors was a declaration that the Empire was at peace. "The peace with Parthia was signed at the end of A.D. 63 and the Temple of Janus was solemly closed the following year. The first issue of 'Janus' coins may have been designed for circulation on Jan. 1st. - the Feast of Janus - A.D. 65" RIC 1923, p. 156, n.1.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nero facing left; around, NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP
Reverse Description
Temple of Janus with closed doors on left and windows on right; around, PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT; in the field, divided by the temple, 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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Mint
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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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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.86 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.307 (1984 edition) (RIC.198 left 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 154-157, 168 Pages
[Book] Mac Dowall, David W. 1979. The Western Coinages of Nero. 161.
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