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 26,67; mm 36)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Lugdunum, c. AD 65; Æ (g 26,67; mm 36); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., globe at point of bust, Rv. Triumphal arch decorated with friezes of battle scenes surmounted by statue of emperor in quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; inside niche of arch, a nude statue of helmeted Mars; in field, S - C. RIC 392. Brown and sandy tone; expressive portrait; large flan; good extremely fine.