Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2013 NYINC Sale - Ebert Part II & Sess. C 12 January 2013
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NERO, A.D. 54-68. Sestertius (27.44 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 64.
RIC-181. Laureate bust of Nero right wearing aegis; Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the harbor at Ostia, at the top, pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune left holding scepter, at bottom, reclining figure of the river-god Tiber left holding rudder and dolphin, to left crescent-shaped pier with portico terminating with figure sacrificing at altar and with building, to right crescent-shaped row of breakwaters or slips, several ships within the central harbor. Good overall detail, full legends. Dark brown patina with green accents, light to moderate porosity.VERY FINE.
Estimate: $3000
NERO, A.D. 54-68. Sestertius (27.44 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 64.
RIC-181. Laureate bust of Nero right wearing aegis; Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the harbor at Ostia, at the top, pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune left holding scepter, at bottom, reclining figure of the river-god Tiber left holding rudder and dolphin, to left crescent-shaped pier with portico terminating with figure sacrificing at altar and with building, to right crescent-shaped row of breakwaters or slips, several ships within the central harbor. Good overall detail, full legends. Dark brown patina with green accents, light to moderate porosity.VERY FINE.
Estimate: $3000