Nero, 54-68 AD. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 34 mm, 24.41 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 64. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head of Nero to right, with aegis on neck. Rev. DECVRSIO Nero on horseback, prancing to right and holding a spear; behind, mounted soldier riding to left and holding vexillum over shoulder; across fields, S-C. BMC 143. Cohen 83. RIC I 170. Well centered. Minor marks and scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 2009.

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