Nero, 54-68. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 6.48 g, 7 h), Rome, 65-66. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Nero to right. Rev. SALVS Salus seated to left on a high-backed throne ornamented with discs, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and resting her left elbow on the throne's armrest. BMC 87. Calicó 443. RIC 59. Lightly toned, well-centered and attractive. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Roma 10, 27 September 2015, 738.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.