Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68

Sestertius, Lugdunum circa 65, Æ 29.12 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r., with globe at point of bust. Rev. S – C Nero, bare-headed 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 86. BMC 312. RIC 436. CBN 72. Kent-Hirmer pl. 58, 205.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely dark green patina
and a finely engraved reverse composition. Extremely fine

Ex NAC sale 51, 2009, 198.

The Decursio issues are relatively common with this reverse, and likewise for the same reverse but with the horse riders facing the opposite direction. They are generally seen in grades up to good VF. What genuinely separates these issues is the degree of detail on the image. Nero's foreleg is fully formed and defined. The heads of both riders are complete and with full facial details. Likewise the horses themselves are fully formed. This coin type is genuinely rare at this grade level and is rarely seen with this degree of detail. Truly an outstanding specimen for the type. MSG.