Nero. A.D. 54-68. AV aureus. 7.48 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 61-62. His bare head right; NERO CAESAR AVG IMP / Roma, helmeted and in military dress, standing right, holding round shield set on knee, left foot on helmet, dagger and bow on ground to right; PONTIF MAX TR P VIII COS IIII P P around, EX SC flanking. RIC I 33. Fine; pleasing well centered portrait; interesting reverse. Very rare.

Ex Davissons Auction 15 (29 March 2001) lot 6.