Sestertius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT 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 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#263, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.263
Obverse descriptionBust of Nero, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CAESAR AVG IMP TR POT XI P P P
(Translation: Nero Caesar Augustus Imperator, Tribunicia Potestas Undecima, Pater Patriae. Nero, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator), tribunician power for the eleventh time, father of the country.)
Reverse descriptionTemple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across (`terra door`).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
(Translation: Pace Populo Romano Terra Marique Parta Ianum Clusit, Senatus Consultum. Peace of the Roman people on land and sea. The gates of the temple of Janus are closed. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID4726713700
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