Nero (54-68). AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 64-65 AD. D/ NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. R/ IVPPITER CVSTOS. Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC 53. AR. g. 3.19 mm. 17.50 R. A superb example, with underlying luster and magnificent light iridescent cabinet tone. Insignificant minor area of flatness on reverse, otherwise EF.