contorniate

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Object Type: contorniate
Museum number: R.4833
Description: Copper alloy contorniate. (whole); Laureate head of Nero, right; before, countermark. (obverse); Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and resting left arm on shield. (reverse)
State: Associated with: Roman Empire Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Cultures/periods: Roman Imperial
Production date: 4thC(late)-5thC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials: copper alloy
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 20.660 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Alföldi / Die Kontorniat-Medaillons (153.3); Mittag 1999 / Alte Köpfe in neuen Händen: Urheber und Funktion der Kontorniaten (Nero VII) (obverse die)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Nero; Representation of: Roma
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: R.4833

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