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ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS

Nero, 54-68. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34mm, 26.83 g 6), Lugdunum, c. 66. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P Laureate head of Nero to left, with globe at point of bust. Rev. DECVRSIO / S - C Nero, bare-headed and in military dress, riding horse prancing to right with a lion skin saddle cloth, holding spear in left hand and reins with his right; behind him, soldier riding to right, holding a vexillum over his right shoulder. BMC 316. RIC 508. WCN 448. Very attractive dark green patina with some minor pitting. About extremely fine.