The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Sestertius circa 64, Æ 27.55 g. Laureate head r., with aegis. Rev. Nero, bare-headed and in military attire, prancing r. on horseback, holding spear with r. hand; behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over r. shoulder. In exergue, DECVRSIO. C 64. RIC 170.
A lovely brown-green patina and about extremely fine
Ex Bourgey sale 20 June 1949, 62. From the Pierre Bastien collection.