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Auction: 23106 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 28: Ancient Coins Featuring the Dr. Offer Collection of Jewish Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 7886

Roman Empire, Nero (AD54-58) AE Sestertius, NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head right, with globe at tip of neck rev. Three-quarter view of triumphal arch: risers decorated with battle scenes and façades with captives; rounded entrance, garlanded and flanked by Victories flying inward; side niche displays statue of Mars; roof surmounted by facing quadriga, flanked by Victory and Pax, with Nero at front, Victories below, and warrior at edges of platform; S-C across field. 25.72g (RIC, 432; WCN, 422; Cohen, 307) Reverse struck off-centre but obverse very fine despite some marks and scratches, lovely river patina, about good fine to very fine

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Ex. Glendining, 2/10/1996 - No. 38 - £380

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