The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Sestertius, Lugdunum circa 65, Æ 25.27 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r., with globe at point of bust. Rev. S – C Nero, bare-headed and in military attire, prancing r. on horseback, holding spear with r. hand; behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over r. shoulder. In exergue, DECVRSIO. C 86. BMC 312. RIC 436. CBN 72.
Struck on a very broad flan with a pleasant enamel-like
light green patina. Extremely fine
Ex Lanz sale 114, 2003, 285.