Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54 – 68.
Sestertius, Lugdunum circa 65, Æ 28.48 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR IMP P P Laureate head l., with globe at point of bust. Rev. S – C Nero, bare-headed and in military attire, prancing r. on horseback, holding spear with r. hand; behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over r. shoulder. In exergue, DECVRSIO. C 84. BMC –. RIC 397. CBN 82.
A bold portrait struck on an exceptionally large flan with a lovely Tiber tone. Minor
metal flaws and an almost invisible trace of double striking on
obverse, otherwise about extremely fine