Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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NERO, A.D. 54-68. AE Sestertius (27.53 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 64-66. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Smoothing.
RIC-170. Obverse: Laureate bust right, wearing aegis; Reverse: Decursio scene: Nero, holding spear, on horse rearing right; behind him, soldier, holding vexillum, on horse rearing right. A popular and engaging type, this enticing example presents a wonderful portrait of the infamous emperor along with a deep brown hue. The noted smoothing occurs in the fields, with the higher elements of the design featuring a lighter tan-olive nature.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000
RIC-170. Obverse: Laureate bust right, wearing aegis; Reverse: Decursio scene: Nero, holding spear, on horse rearing right; behind him, soldier, holding vexillum, on horse rearing right. A popular and engaging type, this enticing example presents a wonderful portrait of the infamous emperor along with a deep brown hue. The noted smoothing occurs in the fields, with the higher elements of the design featuring a lighter tan-olive nature.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000