Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. AD 64; Æ (g 26,37; mm 35)

Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, c. AD 64; Æ (g 26,37; mm 35); NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head r., 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 143 var (with aegis). Dark green patina; good extremely fine.


Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 9 (16/04/1996), lot 823.