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Silver denarius with portrait of Nero.

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Silver denarius with portrait of Nero.

Place of OriginAncient Rome
Date68-54 BCE
DimensionsDiam.: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
MediumCoin; die-stamped silver.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Carl B. Spitzer
Object number
1934.28
Not on View
DescriptionObverse: Wreathed head of Nero, right. Reverse: Seated figure of Roma holding miniature Victory on her right hand. Quality of portrait and reverse personification is excellent.

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