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0136- Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus (6.49 g), Rome

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
0136- Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus (6.49 g), Rome
<Our item number 117703><B>Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus &#40;6.49 g&#41;, Rome mint, struck c. 65-66 AD.</B> Laureate head right. <I>Reverse:</I> Jupiter enthroned left, holding thunderbolt and spear-like scepter. RIC 52; BMCRE 67; Calico 412. Excellent strike and portrait. The handsome deep red toning suggests a Boscoreale Hoard origin. A bit under wieght, plus the smooth edges also suggest a former jewelry use for the piece. A pleasing, bargain-priced Nero. <B>Very Fine.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,000-2,500. <BR><BR>Our item number 117703<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/42jpegs/117703.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/42jpegs/117703N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>