Nero as Caesar (50-54). AV Aureus, struck under Claudius. Rome mint, 51-54 AD. Obv. NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN. Bare-headed and draped young bust right. Rev. EQVESTER/OR-DO/PRINCIPI/IVVENT in four lines, inscribed on round shield behind which is spear. RIC (Claud.) 78. Calicò 407. AV. g. 7.59 mm. 19.50 RR. A very rare early Nero Aureus. Wonderful warm toning with reddish hues. Good VF/VF.