★ NGC Certified ★
The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68. Aureus 64-65, AV 7.26 g. NERO CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Laureate and bearded head r. Rev. IVPPITER – CVSTOS Jupiter seated l. on throne, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre. C 118. BMC 67. RIC 52. CBN 215. Calicó 412b. NGC Ch xf Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5, light scratch. A superb portrait of fine style struck in high relief. Wonderful reddish tone and nice luster.