Coin Portraying Emperor Nero
66-67
Billon
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a bust of Emperor Nero, facing left, radiate and wearing a lorica (leather breastplate) and aegis (shield). The date this coin was struck is indicated in the inscription " LIΓ ", which means the thirteenth year of Nero's reign, or 66-67 CE. Nero reigned as emperor from 54-68 CE. On the back (reverse) is depicted a galley (warship) sailing to the right, and two dolphins below.
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