Nero, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Rome, AD 51. [NERONI CLA]VDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIG[N], bare-headed and draped bust to right / EQVESTER OR-DO PRINCIPI IVVENT in four lines on shield, behind which stands a spear. RIC I 79 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 53; BMCRE 93 (Claudius); RSC 97. 3.68g, 17mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
Privately purchased in Autumn 1999 from Paul-Francis Jacquier (Kehl, Germany).