Watch List notes:

Nero, 54-68. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 26.00 g, 6 h), Rome, 64. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P Laureate head of Nero to right, wearing aegis. Rev. DECVRSIO / S - C Nero, bare-headed and in military dress, riding horse prancing to right with a lion skin saddle cloth, holding lance in right hand; behind him, soldier riding to right, holding a vexillum over his right shoulder. BMC 222. Cohen 83. RIC 170. A beautiful coin with a very attractive green patina. Minor scuff on the edge, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG 28, 19 June 1964, 286.