The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Dupondius, Lugdunum circa 66, Æ 12.14 g. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P Laureate head l. with globe at point of bust. Rev. SECVRITAS – AVGVSTI Securitas seated r. on throne, resting head against her hand and holding short sceptre; in front of her, garlanded and lighted altar against which leans lighted torch. In field, S – C. C 325. BMC 347. RIC 519. CBN 195.
Lovely green patina, an insignificant edge nick at three o'clock
on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Lanz sale 109, 2002, 317.