The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Dupondius, Lugdunum 66, Æ 13.52 g. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P Laureate head r. 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 –. BMC –. RIC 520 var. (PMAX). CBN –.
Wonderful enamel-like dark green patina, hairline flan-crack at
six o'clock on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 207, 2012, 592.