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Aes of Nero

Date: 65-66 CE
Dimensions:
1 3/16 in. (30mm)
Medium: opper
Place of Origin: Roman Empire
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Anonymous donation
Object number: 1913.384
DescriptionCoin.

Obverse: Head of Nero, laureate, facing right.
Reverse: Gates of Temple of Janus closed.
The reverse commemorates peace with Parthia signed at the end of 64 CE. The Temple of Janus was solemnly closed in the following years.
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