Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (17mm, 7.32 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF S 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 65-68. IMP NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right, lightly bearded / IVPPITER-CVSTOS, Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left backless throne, thunderbolt in right hand, scepter in left. RIC I 63. Calicó 413. Fiery red-orange Boscoreale toning, earning the coveted star for superior eye appeal.
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Price realized | 22'000 USD |
Starting price | 3'000 USD |
Estimate | 6'000 USD |