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Nero, Sestertius, Rome, 63 AD, MS(60-62), Bronze, RIC:390
laureate head right, small globe at point of bust (early type)
Ceres on right, veiled and draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and torch, feet on stool, facing Annona, draped, standing right, resting right hand on hip and holding cornucopiae in left; modius on altar between them; ship's stern behind
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES // S C
Exceptional example on a broad flan. The portrait of Nero is remarkable with fine engraving, high relief and covered with a superb patina, brown and green. Sestertii in this quality are extremely rare. It's probably one of the most beautiful example known; a real museum piece
Our coin condition comments : excellent quality
Our coin condition comments : high relief
Our coin condition comments : magnificent portrait
Patina : attractive patina
Coin rarity : extremely rare
Coin condition : MS(60-62)
Composition : Bronze
Mint name : Rome
Main character : Nero
Denomination : Sestertius
Diameter : 36
Year : Not Applicable
Our coin condition comments : Superior eye appeal
RIC : 390
26.33 gr(Coins>Roman>Empire Coins>1. The Julio-Claudians (27 BC to 69 AD))
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Features Year : Not Applicable
Mint : Rome
Quality : MS(60-62)
Metal : Bronze
Weigth : : 26.33 Gr
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