Sestertius - Nero (PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C) (62-68) front Sestertius - Nero (PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C) (62-68) back
Sestertius - Nero (PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C) (62-68) photo
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Sestertius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C

 
Bronze 26.67 g -
Description
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
Weight
26.67 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246797
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door').

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACE 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.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the goddess Pax (Ianvm) on the other side, which symbolizes the peace and prosperity that Nero brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.