Ancients
Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (36mm, 25.36 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, die shift. Lugdunum, ca. AD 65. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P, laureate head of Nero left, globe at point of truncation / ANNONA-AVGVSTI-CERES, Annona standing right, cornucopia on left arm, right hand on hip, facing Ceres seated left, grain ears in right hand, torch in left; modius on garlanded altar and stern of ship in background between them, S C in exergue. RIC I 389. Excellent style dies, impressive flan with deep jade green patina over chocolate brown surfaces.
From the T. R. Fehrenbach Collection
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Estimate: 1000-2000 USD