The Ostia Sestertius, Nero: Tyrant or Benefactor?
Channel: American Numismatic Society
Date: 2021-10-07

Dr. Lucia Carbone examines a sestertius of Nero depicting a detailed representation of the important harbor of Ostia at the mouth of the Tiber. 

Coin featured in this episode: numismatics.org/collection/1954.203.155

The ANS's Greatest Coins series examines coins in the American Numismatic Society’s collection, carefully selected for their historical fame. 

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