Ancients
Nero (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (36mm, 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 head of Nero right, globe at point of neck / DECVRSIO, 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. RIC I 396. A sheen of green patina provides pleasant contrast against the deep brown textured surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-1000 USD