Nero. Denarius
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Description
Nero; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-6 AD, Denarius, 3.22g. BM-90, C-314, Paris-228, RIC-60 (Rare). Obv: [NERO] CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head laureate r. Rx: SALVS Salus seated l., resting l. elbow on armrest and holding patera with r. hand.This is a magnificent, high-relief portrait of Nero. The large portrait and small flan leave the name of Nero, but the identification is unmistakable . MS