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Sestertius - Nero DECVRSIO
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 62-68 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The emperor Nero, bare-headed and cuirassed, depicted at a vigorous gallop to the right on horseback, his military cloak (paludamentum) billowing dramatically behind him as he couches a spear in his right hand. Flanking the imperial rider are two mounted soldiers also in motion: one positioned before and one behind Nero, each riding to the left and bearing a vexillum (military standard) over the shoulder. The dynamic composition commemorates the decursio, a formal Roman military cavalry exercise performed at the funerals of emperors and other solemn occasions. The reverse legend DECVRSIO appears in the exergue or field, directly referencing this ceremonial military maneuver. |
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| Reverse lettering | DECVRSIO (Translation: Decursio Military maneuver.) |
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