ANCIENT THEMES. Nero. AD 54-68. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 20.71 g, 1h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Fine.Electronic Auction 559 World Medals, Bronze Estimate: $ 75 |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Nero. AD 54-68. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (34mm, 20.71 g, 1h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust right, globe at point of bust / DECVRSIO in exergue, S C across field, Nero, bareheaded and cuirassed, and with cloak floating free, prancing right on horseback, holding spear in right hand; to left, behind him, mounted soldier prancing right, holding vexillum over left shouldee. Johnson & Martini –, but cf. 1421. Brown surfaces, rough and porous surfaces. Fine. |