The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68
Sestertius, circa 64, Æ 26.83 g. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l. Rev. S – C Nero, bare-headed and in military attire, prancing r. on horseback, holding spear with r. hand; behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over r. shoulder. In exergue, DECVRSIO. C 93 var. (CLAVD). BMC 145. RIC 171. CBN –.
A fine portrait of excellent style and with an untouched green patina, minor
encrustations, otherwise about extremely fine