TYPE Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), bronze as
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate head of Nero to right; legend: NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP
Rev: Temple of Janus with doos closed, legend: PACE P R VBIQ PA[RTA I]ANVM CLVSIT
REFERENCE: SR 688A, RIC 306
GRADING: F / F+, mixed olive green patina, lightly encrusted in spots, scarce
ORDER INFO: R2363, $75
Interesting and generally scarce architectural reverse, characteristic of Nero, with the highly symbolic Temple of Janus. Its doors where closed at times of peace, and the reverse legend proclaims that much in word and picture, as it hails the "ubiquitous peace" shared by the Roman people.