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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero by Ancient Roman — VisualArtsDB

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero

54–69

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam.: 3.4 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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imperial (roman)

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coinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzeportraitscopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal

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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Nero, facing right. On the back (reverse), Nero is shown on horseback.

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