Roman Empire. Nero (AD 54-68). Sestertius Lugdunum, AD 65

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Nero, Lugdunum, 65 AD, Æ Sestertius, 27 g, 36 mm; obverse shows a laureate head left and globe at the neck, reverse depicts Nero on horseback with spear and surrounding soldiers, green patina, RIC 580, very rare.

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Nero. Lugdunum 65 AD
AE Sestertius
27g / 36mm
Obv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P: Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck
Rev.: DECVRSIO S C: Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder
RIC 580. 1 example on OCRE. Very rare,
Well centered on a large flan with a lovely green patina.

Nero. Lugdunum 65 AD
AE Sestertius
27g / 36mm
Obv.: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P: Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck
Rev.: DECVRSIO S C: Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder
RIC 580. 1 example on OCRE. Very rare,
Well centered on a large flan with a lovely green patina.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
Lugdunum, AD 65
Ruler
Nero (AD 54-68)
Denomination
Sestertius
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
PortugalVerified
910
Objects sold
99.19%
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