Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54 – 68.
Aureus 61-62, AV 7.75 g. IMP – NERO – CAESAR – AVG Bare head r. Rev. PONTIF MAX – TR P VIII COS IIII P P Roma, helmeted and in military attire, standing r., inscribing round shield held on knee; l. foot on helmet; beside, dagger and bow. In field, EX – S C. C 227. BMC 36. RIC 33. Calicó 433.
A bold portrait struck in high relief, several minor marks on fields and
on edge, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex NAC 106, 2018, 1371. From the Ploil collection.