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Sestertius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 62-68 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Laureate bust of Nero facing right, draped at the shoulder, rendered in bold high relief with characteristically youthful, fleshy features and elaborately curled hair arranged in rows across the forehead and falling in locks at the nape of the neck. The effigy occupies the central field and is surrounded by a continuous Latin legend reading from lower left. The portrait reflects the refined Julio-Claudian court style with strong modeling of the facial planes. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONTIF MAX TRIB 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 description | The reverse depicts a frontal view of the Temple of Janus, shown as a rectangular, barrel-vaulted structure with latticed double doors firmly closed, symbolizing the cessation of war throughout the Roman world. The temple facade is rendered in careful architectural detail, with decorative garlands visible above the doorways and a tiled or coffered roof suggested above. The senatorial authorisation monogram S C (Senatus Consultum) appears prominently in the field to the left and right of the temple. The encircling legend commemorates the closing of the gates of Janus, proclaiming peace on land and sea for the Roman people. |
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