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Sestertius with bust of Nero
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 64
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 33 mm. Weight: 27.73 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number00.286
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Nero, laureate, to right, wearing the aegis.
NEROCLAVDIVSCAESARAVGGERPMTRPIMPPP
Reverse: Nero, mounted, galloping to right, carrying a long spear (hasta) horizontally, followed by a mounted soldier, carrying a smaller spear over his shoulder.
In ex.: DECVRSIO in field left and right: S C
NEROCLAVDIVSCAESARAVGGERPMTRPIMPPP
Reverse: Nero, mounted, galloping to right, carrying a long spear (hasta) horizontally, followed by a mounted soldier, carrying a smaller spear over his shoulder.
In ex.: DECVRSIO in field left and right: S C
ProvenanceFrom the Modena collection (according to MFA archival card); by date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; March 1, 1900: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren