Lot 2599
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, (3.72 g), obv. laureate head of Nero to right, around NERO CAESAR AVG IMP, rev. S C in exergue, around CER QVINQ ROM CO, mark of value S above table bearing urn and wreath, facing griffins in panels below, round shield resting against leg, (S.1979, RIC 247, BMC 275). Attractive brown toning, mild surface pitting, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.
Noble Numismatics Sale 134, lot 3777. From the Dr Hugh Preston Collection. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 63, lot 3710.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Passed in