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NERO GOLD AUREUS, AS CAESAR UNDER CLAUDIUS

£6,950.00

Code: 10119



Nero, A.D. 54-68, Gold Aureus
Mint of Rome, struck as Caesar under Claudius, A.D. 50-54.
Obverse: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN, Bare-headed and draped bust of the young Nero facing right
Reverse: EQVESTER / OR - DO / PRINCIPI / IVVENT, In four lines, on a shield with a vertical spear behind.
Calicó 407; RIC 78
7.6 grams
A rare type, good very fine, with an attractive deep golden tone.