Outstanding Nero Semis


Nero (54-68). AE Semis, c. 64 AD. Obv. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERMA. Bare head right. Rev. CER QVINQ ROM CO / SC (in exergue). Table, seen from front and right, bearing urn on left and wreath on right; on the front panel, a bas-relief of two sphynxes confronted; a round shield rests against table-leg; S (mark of value) above. RIC I (2nd ed.) 230. 2.88 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Superb portrait, lovely deep brown patina. About EF.