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Title
AE Sestertius of Nero
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
Nero is one of the twelve Caesars that ruled Rome. The obverse of the coin is his image and the reverse has the god he linked with himself, Virtus. Virtus is synonymous with valor and bravery. This was supposed to link his image with those two virtues but the sins of his life are what he is remembered for. He is remembered for trying to eradicate Christianity and its followers.
Creator
Nero
Source
Sear 1966, RIC 1-296
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
65 CE
Contributor
BS
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Alloy (metal) 3.6 cm
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.196
Coverage
Roman Empire