Summary
Denarius issued by the Emperor Nero, undated but struck after the coinage reform of 64 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. After the great fire of 64 AD the Roman coinage was reformed, gold aureii were struck at 45 to the pound (had been 43) and silver denarii at 96 to the pound (had been 89). This coin, though bearing no date can be placed after the reform by its weight.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Nero facing right; around, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Reverse Description
Domed hexastyle temple with four steps; within temple, Vesta seated facing, holding a patera and long sceptre; around above, VESTA
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), C I Branch, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
64-68 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Type of item
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Dimensions
3.129 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.62 (1984 edition) (RIC.58 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 153 Pages
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