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Auction: 330 - A Selection of Fine World Coins and Medals at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria
Lot: 208

Roman Empire, Nero (AD 54-68)

Nero, AV aureus, Lyon (Lugdunum) mint, circa AD 63-64, weight 7.67g.
Ref. RIC 38., C.230., BMC 43., Calico 436.

Obv. bare head right, legend NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, rev. legend PONTIF MAX TR P VIIII COS IIII P P, EX - S C, Roma wearing short tunica and helmet, standing right with left foot on dagger arms and armor, holding with both her hands and inscribing small round shield placed on her knee.

In NGC Ancients holder, graded Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.

A strong opportunity to acquire an attractive Nero with unusual scarce reverse and a strong strike.

Estimate
$12,000 to $14,000