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Lot 237: ROMAN EMPIRE. Nero. as Caesar, AD. 50-54. Æ Sestertius. Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 347)

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ROMAN EMPIRE. Nero. as Caesar, AD. 50-54. Æ Sestertius (26.58 gm; 32 mm). Uncertain Balkan mint, AD 51. NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERMANICO COS DESIG, bare-headed and draped bust of Nero right. Reverse: EQVESTER/OR-DO/PRINCIPI/IVVENT in four lines on shield; behind shield, spear. RIC 108; Von Kaenel, SNR 63 (1984), N4, pl. 25, 38; RPC pp. 311 and 319; BMC p. 195, note. Lovely strike on a nice full flan. Nice brown-reddish, green patina. Choice aEF. Rare.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 237
  • Listing #: 215247
  • Closed: Monday, April 20, 2020 5:18:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $2,000