★ A splendid dupondius of Nero ★

Nero, AD 54-68. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 15.58 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 64. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P Radiate head of Nero to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGVSTI / S - C / II Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm in her left. BMC 222. Cohen 349. RIC 202. A very attractive example with a dark patina and a portrait of fine style. Minor deposits, otherwise, about extremely fine.