SINCONA Auction 17
Ancient Coins & Seals
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Sestertius c. 65. Lugdunum NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head to l. Rev. S - C Triumphal arch, decorated with wreath across front; above, the emperor in facing quadriga flanked by figures of Victory, on r., and Pax, on l., as well as two small figures of soldiers; on l. side of arch, a statue of Mars with spear and shield. 30.60 g. RIC 393. BMC 330. Very fine.
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Depicted is the Arcus Neronis, that was probably destroyed soon after Neros death. The coins are the only historical evidence of this monument. No archaeological remains have been found to date.