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Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits Auction 279 - Imperium. Roman Coin Portraits
martedì 12 marzo 2024 ore 15:00 (UTC +01:00)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 64; Æ (g 27,87; mm 34)
Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 64; Æ (g 27,87; mm 34); NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., with aegis, Rv. AVGVSTI / S POR OST C, bird’s-eye view of the harbour of Ostia. At the top, pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune l., holding sceptre; at the bottom, reclining figure of Tiber l., holding rudder and dolphin; to l., crescent-shapedpier with portico of varying length, terminating with figure sacrificing at altar and with building; to r., crescent-shaped row of breakwaters or slip, terminating with figure seated on rock; within the central harbour, several ships. RIC 178; C 37. Brown patina with green shades; regined portrait; extremely fine / good extremely fine.