The Roman Empire
Nero caesar, 50 – 54. Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus 51, AR 11.17 g. NERONI CLAVD CAES DRVSO GERM Bareheaded and draped bust l. Rev. Laurel wreath enclosing shield inscribed COS DES / PRINC / IVVENT. C 82. BMC 236. RIC 121. CBN 307. SNG von Aulock 6576 (this coin). RPC 2225.9 (this coin).
Very rare. A gentle portrait of superb style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Good very fine
Ex Leu sale 30, 1982, 306. From the von Aulock collection.