Sestertius - Nero DECVRSIO S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year62-68
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.1 g
Dimensions34.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#173, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.173
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P
(Translation: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Imperator, Pater Patriae. Nero Claudius, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, high priest, tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator), father of the country.)
Reverse descriptionNero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDECVRSIO S C
(Translation: Decursio, Senatus Consultum. Military maneuver. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID7690552890
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