Lot 2598
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE semis, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 64, (3.40 g), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, rev. S C in exergue, around CER QVINQ [R]OM [CO], mark of value S above table bearing urn and wreath, facing griffins in panels below, round shield resting against leg, (S.1979, RIC 233, RSC 47, BMC 261). Attractive brown toning, mild surface pitting, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 124, lot 3180.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Passed in