Ancient Roman AE As of Nero / Victory
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This is an ancient Roman AE As of emperor Nero, struck at Rome in 65 AD
Obverse: NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP; "Nero, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, supreme commander (Imperator)" laureate head of Nero facing right
Reverse: SPQR/SC "Senate and the People of Rome, by decree of the senate" Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR, large S C at sides
A very nice coin with a good portrait and a nice dark green patina
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: As (1/16 of a denarius)
MATERIAL: Bronze
DATE: 54 - 68 AD (this coin minted in 65 AD
SIZE: 27.9mm diameter
WEIGHT: 10.70 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 312, Cohen 288, BMC 241 Sear Roman Coins and their Values (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 1976
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, BermondseyCoins. London.
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Avon, United Kingdom