Sestertius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C

€246,722.00
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
Weight24.8 g
Dimensions34.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#510, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.510
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, laureate, right; small globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P
(Translation: Imperator Nero Caesar Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator) Nero Caesar, emperor (Augustus), high priest, tribunician power, 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID6950325910
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