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Nero Sestertius
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NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P
laureate head left, globe at point of bust
S C across field, triumphal arch, hung with wreath across front, surmounted by statue of the emperor in a quadriga preceeded by Pax, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, and Victory, holding wreath and palm; two nude figures standing on either side of attic ornamented with Victories; helmeted statue of Mars in side niche of arch; pedestals decorated with friezes of battle scenes.
Rome 64 AD
23.28g
RIC I 143; WCN 126; BMCRE 183; BN 303; Cohen 308
Ex-Londinium
Damnatio Memoriae? 2 Chisel marks on reverse have damaged the portrait on the obverse.
SOLD Forum Auction May 2017
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