

Nero (54-68). AE Sestertius. Paduan type, by Giovanni da Cavino. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P. Laureate head right, with aegis on neck. Rev. DECVRSIO. Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) 104. 23.80 g. 34.00 mm. Good VF.