Aureus of Nero, 54-68 A.D.

Date64/68 AD

Object PlaceRome, Southern Europe, Europe

Modern PlaceRome, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe

MediumGold

Dimensions3/4 inches (1.9 cm)

ClassificationsNumismatics

Credit LineBequest of Archibald Campbell

Object number18.11.17

DescriptionObverse: Head of Nero, with beard, laureate, to right. Inscription: up right and downwards, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Circle of dots. Reverse: Front view of round temple with domed roof, six columns with draped figure of Vesta, seated to front, head left, holding patera in right hand and long scepter in left. Temple on podium of four steps. Inscription in arc above: VESTA. Circle of dots. Mint of Rome, undated, 64-68 A.D.

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