Bronze sestertius of Nero (54-68 CE)
Artist: Unknown Roman Artist Primary
Date:
64-68
1st century
Dimensions:
1.35 in. (3.43 cm)
Dimensions Extent:
width = diameter
Object Type:
Coin
Creation Place:
Europe, France
Medium and Support:
Bronze
Credit Line:
On loan from the American Numismatic Society
Accession Number:
L2016.12.09
On View:
Bellarmine Hall Galleries
To learn more about this object, please see the American Numismatic Society's catalog entry here.
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Imperial
Refers to the period in history and the style of art that developed when the Roman Republic ceased to exist and Rome expanded its territory and was ruled by emperors. The period is generally considered to begin with Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE, and to last through the rule of the Severans. For later emperors, see "Late Antique." For the period and culture of the Holy Roman Empire, use "Holy Roman Imperial." Note that some classifications include the Tetrarchic, Constantinian, and the Holy Roman Empire in the "Roman Empire."
Refers to the period in history and the style of art that developed when the Roman Republic ceased to exist and Rome expanded its territory and was ruled by emperors. The period is generally considered to begin with Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE, and to last through the rule of the Severans. For later emperors, see "Late Antique." For the period and culture of the Holy Roman Empire, use "Holy Roman Imperial." Note that some classifications include the Tetrarchic, Constantinian, and the Holy Roman Empire in the "Roman Empire."
numismatics
Study of coins, tokens, medals, paper money, and objects closely resembling them in form or purpose.
Study of coins, tokens, medals, paper money, and objects closely resembling them in form or purpose.
coins
Pieces of metal stamped by government authority for use as money.
Pieces of metal stamped by government authority for use as money.
public domain
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