Lot 4451

Description

Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, issued c.65, Rome mint, (10.55 g), obv. laureate head to left of Nero, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG GERM, rev. view of temple of Janus with latticed window to left and door on right, around [PACE PR VBI]Q PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, S C across field, (cf.S.1974, RIC 348, BMC 231); Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE as, Rome mint, issued c.A.D. 65, (10.32 g), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P, rev. S C across, Victory flying left holding in both hands shield inscribed SPQR, (cf.S.1976, RIC 543, BMC 381). Toned, weak in places, otherwise fine and scarce. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts with ticket. First coin ex Noble Numismatics Sale 79, lot 3598.