Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68

Denarius end of 54, AR 3.66 g. [AGRIPP] AVG DIVI CLAVD NERONIS CAES MAT[ER] Confronted busts of bare-headed Nero and Agrippina II, draped with hair in long plait behind. Rev. NERONI CLAVD DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TR P around oak-wreath enclosing EX S C. C 7. BMC 3. RIC 2. CBN 8.
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Two lovely portraits and
a superb old cabinet tone, good very fine / about extremely fine


Ex Helios sale 4, 2009, 266. From the A. Lynn Collection

All the Nero & Agrippina issues are difficult. This coin, although with wear, has two delicately engraved portraits that I really like. It has been said that Nero was ridiculed for appearing to be kissing his mother on this coin. It is also said he recalled the issue in embarrassment after the comments were brought to his attention. This piece is a lucky survivor. I never found one better for this difficult issue. MSG.