Watch List notes:

THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Nero, 54 – 68

Sestertius circa 65, Æ 26.88 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l., with globe at point of neck. Rev. S – C Triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front; above, the emperor in facing quadriga flanked by figure of Victory, on r., and Pax, on l. On the sides of the platform, two small figures of soldiers; on l. side of arch, statue of Mars holding spear and round shield. C 306. BMC 330. RIC 393. CBN 69.
Struck on an exceptionally large flan and with a detailed reverse
die. Dark green patina and extremely fine


Ex NAC sale 25, 2003, 387.