Sestertius of Nero, 54-68 AD

Sestertius of Nero, 54-68 AD. On the reverse of the coin a plan view of the port of Ostia. Neptune shown with emblems of a rudder and a dolphin. Reverse: 'AVG . VSTI . S .. POR . OST . C'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0315
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 54-68AD
People: Nero, Emperor of
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 35 mm
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