Nero. Semis; Nero; 54-68 AD, Rome, 64-5 AD, Semis, 3.11g. BM-271, cf. Paris-342, C-59 (3 Fr.), RIC-241 (S). Obv: NERO CAES - [A]VG IMP Head laureate r. Rx: CERT QV - INQ ROM CON around, S C in exergue, Prize table, on which urn and wreath; value mark S (=semis) between the urn and the wreath; bas relief showing two griffins below tabletop, shield below on ground.A scarce and interesting type, and the finest example we have handled. EF