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Roman Emp., Nero, Sestertius ca. 64

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:4,000.00 CHF Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,250.00 CHF
Roman Emp., Nero, Sestertius ca. 64
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The Roman Empire, Nero augustus, 54 – 68, Sestertius ca. 64, Æ 24.76 g. Laureate head r. Rev. Bird’s eye view of the harbour of Ostia. At the top pharos surmounted by statue of Neptune, holding sceptre; at bottom, reclining figure of Tiber l., holding rudder and dolphin. To the l., crescent-shaped pier with portico. To the r., crescent-shaped row of breakwaters. In the centre, seven ships. C 40. BMC p. 223 *. RIC 179. CBN 302. Very rare. Green patina, possibly not natural, with some minor areas of corrosion, otherwise good very fine Ex NAC sale 51, 2009, 871.