Denarius of Emperor Nero, silver, Rome mint, struck 67-68 CE

Denarius of Emperor Nero, silver, Rome mint, struck 67-68 CE during the reign 54-68. Weight c. 3.25 g; diameter 18 mm. Obverse legend NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS displays laureate head right, finely engraved in mid-reign style. Reverse legend IVPPITER CVSTOS depicts Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in extended right hand and long sceptre in left. Struck on a hammered flan with moderate centration; high-relief devices show light die wear and minor flan cracks at 2 o'clock. Surfaces exhibit natural silver patina with pale grey toning and scattered golden hues. Standard reference: RIC I² Nero 53; also BMC 73; Cohen 118.