Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE: Nero, 54-68 A.D.

AE Dupondius, 12.90g.  28.5mm.   Lugdunum mint, c.67 A.D. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P.  Laureate head of Nero to left with globe at tip of bust.  Rev. SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C.   Securitas seated to left holding scepter; altar to right.   RIC 597. BMC 347.  BN 196.  NAC 144(Cope collectin), lot 1041(same obv. die).  Attractive reddish-brown patina and with an exceptionally sharp portrait.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd  On-line Aucton 86, June 30, 2004, lot 78.

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