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
Weight26.5 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#165, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.165
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, laureate, right, with aegis on neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER 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 left 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID9132580530
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