Description
Roman Empire. Nero Claudius Drusus, Aureus 41-45, Lugdunum. Gold 7.58 g.; 19 mm.
Obverse: Head of Nero Claudius Drusus, laureate, left. Obverse caption: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP // Reverse: Triumphal arch surmounted by equestrian statue, right, between two trophies, each with captive at foot; the rider holds spear in right hand. Reverse caption: DE / GERM
RIC: 69.
Very fine specimen of Aureus in the effigy of Nero Claudius Drusus, Claudius' father. Formerly worn as jewellery, a mark can be seen on the reverse at 12 o'clock, as well as two marks around 1 o'clock, one almost hidden by the slab branches. Between 4 and 5 o'clock, on the lower right arm, the metal has been pushed back by the jewellery mounting and has left a mark that is also partially hidden.
NGC graded XF Strike: 5/5, Surface 2/5. Smoothing, brushed, ex-jewelry
Comment
The reverse is particularly impressive, with a superb triumphal arch surmounted by an equestrian statue.
We would like to advise you that the coin has not been sealed according to the rules of observe and reverse, these have been reversed and the reverse of the coin is shown first on the case.
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