Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits
Tuesday 12 March 2024 hours 15:00 (UTC +01:00)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Lugdunum, c. AD 65; Æ (g 22,75; mm 35)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Lugdunum, c. AD 65; Æ (g 22,75; mm 35); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. ANNONA - AVGVSTI- CERES, Ceres on r., veiled and draped, seated l., holding corn-ears and torch, her feet on stool; facing Annona standing r., holding cornucopia; between them, modius on garlanded altar; behind, ship's stern; in ex. S C. RIC 390 or 430. Green tone; expressive portrait; good very fine / about extremely fine.