Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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NERO, A.D. 54-68. AE Sestertius (27.53 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 64-66. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Smoothing.
RIC-170. Obverse: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis; Reverse: Nero, holding spear, on horse prancing right; behind, soldier, holding vexillum, on horse prancing right; S - C across upper field; DECVRSIO in exergue. Though exhibiting some light smoothing in the fields, this highly choice example offers a pleasing strike and a bust featuring incredible relief. Worthy of close inspection and intense focus.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
RIC-170. Obverse: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust right, wearing aegis; Reverse: Nero, holding spear, on horse prancing right; behind, soldier, holding vexillum, on horse prancing right; S - C across upper field; DECVRSIO in exergue. Though exhibiting some light smoothing in the fields, this highly choice example offers a pleasing strike and a bust featuring incredible relief. Worthy of close inspection and intense focus.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00