The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean Collection | Auction date: 28 March 2024 |
Lot number: 54 Price realized: 800 GBP (Approx. 1,010 USD / 934 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Good Very Fine; excellent detail to rev., a fine patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Nero. Bronze sestertius, AD 65. Lugdunum. Obv: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head right, small globe at point of bust. Rev: triumphal Arch of Nero, garlanded and ornate surmounted by statue of the emperor in quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; the base decorated with ornamental friezes, a nude, helmeted statue of Mars with spear and shield in side alcove, reclining female figures in angles below entablature, one with billowing veil, the other holding cornucopiae; large S-C across fields. Good Very Fine; excellent detail to rev., a fine patina. Reference: RIC I-149; BMCRE-329. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, February 2015. Die Axis: 7h. Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 26.01 g. Composition: Bronze. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Estimate: 1400 GBP Starting price: 700 GBP |