Ancients
Nero (AD 54-68). Orichalcum sestertius (34mm, 27.95 gm, 6h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5. Lugdunum, ca. AD 65. NERO • CLAVD • CAESAR • AVG • GER • P • M • TR • P • IMP • P • P •, laureate of Nero right, globe at point of neck / Nero, bareheaded and cuirassed, on horseback prancing right, holding spear in right hand; beyond and behind him, soldier right with vexillum held over shoulder; S-C across fields, DECVRSIO in exergue. RIC 396. A sheen of green patina provides pleasant contrast against the deep brown surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD