★ Damnatio Memoriae ★

NERO (54-68). Semis. Lugdunum.

Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM.
Laureate head right; c/m: SPQR within rectangular incuse.
Rev: CER QVIN Q ROM CON / S C.
Table bearing urn and wreath; on front of left panel, two gryphons standing facing one another; round shield rests against leg.

RIC² 486.

The countermark placed on the face of the emperor is probably an intentional form of 'damnatio memoriae'

Condition: Fine.

Weight: 4.18 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.