Nero; AE As; temple of Janus
150,00 €
Description
Nero (54 – 68 AD). AE As, Rome mint, ca 66 AD. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM; laureate head of Nero left / PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, S-C; temple of Janus with doors closed.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE29 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,54 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC I 307; Cohen 172; SRCV I 1974 |
| Commentary: | good contrasting surfaces, great portrait, well centered with full clear legends; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos |
Historical Context
The Temple doors (the "Gates of Janus") were closed in times of peace and opened in times of war; closing the doors was a rare event and happened under Nero in 66 AD.
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