Lot 40: NERO. 54-68 AD. Æ Sestertius. Lugdunum mint. Struck 67 AD.

AUCTION: Part II: Victor Clark Constantinian Bronze Collection (Auction 229)

Description

NERO. 54-68 AD. Æ Sestertius (37mm - 24.84 g). Lugdunum mint. Struck 67 AD. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, laureate head left, small globe at point of bust / DECVRSIO, S-C across field, Nero on horseback right, holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback holding vexillum over shoulder. RIC I 580 (R2)= WCN 480 = Giard 277; BMCRE 314 var. (bust right); BN 187 var. (bust right). VF, brown surfaces, some porosity.

Evidently a very rare variety, only one other specimen recorded from the Madrid Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 40
Listing #: 221284
Closed: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:18:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750

Sold Winning Bid: $1,350
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 40
Listing #: 221284
Closed: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:18:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750