Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Sestertius circa 64, Æ 25.83 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate bust r. Rev. ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C Ceres seated l., holding grain ears in r. hand and torch in l.; in l. field, Annona standing r., holding cornucopiae. Between them is a modius set on an altar and a ship's stern. C 83. BMC 137 var. (with aegis). CBN –. Mazzini 14v (this coin).
A finely detailed reverse composition and a lovely green patina,
good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Ars Classica sale XVI, 1933, 1576. From the Mazzini collection.
Price realized | 2'250 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |