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 26,88; mm 35)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Lugdunum, c. AD 65; Æ (g 26,88; mm 35); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head l., globe at point of bust, Rv. Nero, cuirassed, prancing r. on horseback, holding spear; beyond and behind him, mounted soldier prancing r. with vexillum held over shoulder; in field, S - C; in ex. DECVRSIO. RIC 437. Dark brown tone with lighter hues; detailed reverse composition; elegant portrait; extremely fine.