Coin

Obverse: Within a pearled border, head of the Emperor Nero laureate (left). Legend: 'NERO CLAUDIVS CAESAR AVG. GER. P. M. TR. P. IMP. P. P.' Reverse: Within a circle showing buildings a perspective of the port with twelve ships of different sizes within. Above, a statue on a pedestal, Neptune reclining below. Inscribed above: 'S. AVG. VSTC'. Below: 'PORT OST'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0173
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: AD 60; AD 62
People: Nero, AD37-68
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm