Roman Empire, Nero, 54-68, Sestertius ca. 65, Rome

Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54-68. Sestertius circa 65, Æ 28.07 g.
Obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head l. // Reverse: S – C Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; behind her, two shields. In exergue, ROMA.

C 262. BMC 178. RIC 267. CBN –. Mazzini 262 (this coin).

Struck on an exceptionally large flan and with a delightful brown-green patina, an area of weakness on reverse, otherwise extremely fine