Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 114 13-14 May 2020
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Nero. As Caesar, AD 50-54. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.52 g, 8h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 51. NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PR[INC IVVENT], bareheaded and draped young bust left / SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX S C, on left, simpulum above tripod; on right, lituus above patera. RIC I 77 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 52 (unlisted dies); Lyon 87 (Claudius, Lugdunum – unlisted dies); RSC 312; BMCRE 87 (Claudius); BN 93 (Claudius, Lugdunum). Toned. Choice EF. Rare. Excellent silver quality for issue. Wonderful portrait of young Nero.
Ex Triton XXI (9 January 2018), lot 718.
Nero's early portraits as heir-apparent, including this denarius issued under Claudius, depict him as a relatively slender youth. After attaining the throne, his continual overindulgence manifested itself on his physique and countenance, which Rome's coin and sculptural artists faithfully recorded.
Ex Triton XXI (9 January 2018), lot 718.
Nero's early portraits as heir-apparent, including this denarius issued under Claudius, depict him as a relatively slender youth. After attaining the throne, his continual overindulgence manifested itself on his physique and countenance, which Rome's coin and sculptural artists faithfully recorded.