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Sestertius - Nero DECVRSIO S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECVRSIO S C
Translation:
Decursio, Senatus Consultum.
Military maneuver. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Nero (DECVRSIO S C) (62-68) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, which lasted from 54 to 68 AD, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors of ancient Roman coins.
