ROMAN EMPIRE. Nero. as Caesar. AD. 50-54. AR Denarius (3.63 gm; 18). Rome, struck under Claudius, AD 51. NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN, bare-headed and draped bust of Nero right / EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT, in four lines on shield, behind which stands a spear. RIC 79. Nice elegant style. Sharply struck in high relief. Choice EF. Nice old cabinet toning. Rare.