★ From the Ploil collection ★

Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54 – 68.
Sestertius circa 65, Æ 27.87 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l. Rev. Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory and sceptre; at her side, shield, and behind her, two further shields. In field, S – C and in exergue, ROMA. C 276. BMC 178. RIC 280.
Scarce. A bold portrait of fine style, lovely brown tone and good very fine

Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 1382. From the Ploil collection.