NERO, AD 54-68
AE Sestertius (34.80mm, 27.58g, 7h)
Struck AD 66. Rome mint
Obverse: IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, laureate head of Nero right
Reverse: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, Temple of Janus with latticed window and garlanded double doors; S C across fields
References: RIC I 323 (S), RCV 1958 var. (obv. leg.)
Dark greenish/gold patina. Some corrosion pits. Good portrait & reverse detail.
The doors to the Temple of Janus remained open so long as there was war anywhere in the Empire. This type commemorates one of the few times the doors were closed, at the conclusion of the negotiated peace with Armenia and shortly before the outbreak of the Jewish Revolt later in AD 66.
Collezione : Sold Coins