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Dupondius with head of Nero

Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 65
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 11.95 gm.
Credit Line Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.474
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Head of Nero, laureate, right.
NEROCAESARAVGGERMIMP
Reverse: View of the temple of Janus, showing one front--a closed door with wreath above it--and one side; door at right.
PACEP.R.VBIQ.PARTAIANVMCLVSIT starting low left.
S C left and right in field
ProvenanceBy 1912: Joseph H. Clark Collection; gift of Joseph H. Clark to MFA, June 6, 1912