Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE sestertius issued c.66, Rome mint, (20.88 g), obv. laureate head to left of Nero, globe at point of bust, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P, rev. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium, ROMA in exergue, S C across field, (S.1961, RIC 517, WCN 451, BMC 328). Attractive dark patination, good very fine with an strong portrait, rare in this condition.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Moruzzi Numismatica with ticket.
($630-700)