Nero. Aureus, 65-68 A.D. Rome. Large laureate head r. In this depiction, Nero sports a slight beard and a fancy coiffure of ringlets framing his face; NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Rv. Jupiter enthroned l. as last. 7.35 grams. RIC 52, Cal.412b (S2). Russet tones evocative of an ex-Boscoreale provenance. Well-centered, crisp and attractive coin. Extremely Fine. (Est. $5,000-$6,000)
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