Nero augustus, 54 – 68 Sestertius circa 64, Æ 27.69 g. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head r., with aegis. 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 83. BMC 143. RIC 170. CBN 283.
A portrait of superb style struck on a very large flan and an enchanting
enamel-like green patina. Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 4, 1991, 325.
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