Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Sestertius, Lugdunum circa 67, Æ 26.76 g. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P Laureate head r., with globe at point of neck. Rev. S – C Roma, helmeted and in military attire, seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory in r. hand and l. resting on parazonium; behind, three shields. In exergue, ROMA. C 266. BMC 326. RIC 591. CBN –.
A bold portrait struck in high relief on a full flan and with an untouched
light green patina. Extremely fine

Ex NAC 27, 2004, 338 and NAC 54, 2010, 349 sales. From the Luc Girard collection.