The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Aureus 64-65, AV 7.23 g. NERO – CAESAR Laureate head r. Rev. AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS Nero, radiate, standing facing, holding branch and Victory on globe. C 44. BMC 56. RIC 46. CBN 202. Biaggi 221 (this coin). Calicó 402.
Rare. A wonderful portrait and a finely detailed reverse die.
Light reddish tone and extremely fine
Ex Leu sale 91, 2004, 512. From the Biaggi collection. Previously purchased from Baranowsky in May 1950.