Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Nero - AE Sestertius
Circa 64 A.D. Rome mint. Obv: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust right wearing aegis. Rev: S-C, Nero's triumphal arch, surmounted by quadriga, statue of Mars between columns. Sear I 1962; Cohen 308. 25.43 grams. .
Property of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This arch has been identified as that decreed by the Senate in AD 58 to commemorate the eastern victories of Cn. Domitius Corbulo. It was located on the Capitoline Hill but the structure was probably demolished following Nero's downfall a decade later.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 360 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |