Roman Empire - Nero - Sestertius > Lot No. 290

Description:
65 AD. AE Sestertius. Lyons. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, Laureate head right, with small globe (early type of globe) at point of bust. Rev: S–C, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; behind her, two shields. In exergue, ROMA.

Measurements:
Copper-alloy, 27.41 grams.

Condition:
Fine, with good bust.

References:
RIC I 398; WCN 409; cf Sear 1961 (bust type).

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 150; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £300