 Nero, 54-68 A.D. Aureus, 65-68 A.D. Rome. Large laureate head r.; Nero sports a slight beard and a fancy coiffure of ringlets which frames his face; NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Rv. Jupiter enthroned l., holding a scepter and thunderbolt; IVPPITER CVSTOS. 7.35 grams. RIC 52, Cal.412b (S.2). Russet tones suggest an ex Boscoreale provenance. A well-centered, sharp and attractive coin. Extremely Fine. (Est. $5,500-$6,500)
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