Very Rare Balkan Sestertius of Nero as Caesar

Triton XVI, Lot: 1044. Estimate $10000. Sold for $8500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nero. As Caesar, AD 50-54. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 21.80 g, 6h). Uncertain Balkan/Thracian mint. Struck AD 51-54. NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERMANICO COS DESIG, bareheaded and draped bust right / EQVESTER/ OR DO/ PRINCIPI/ IVVENT in four lines on shield; vertical spear behind. RIC I 108 (Claudius); von Kaenel, Thrakien Type A, N3, dies O3/R3; BMCRE p. 195 note, pl. 37, 4; Cohen 99. Good VF, green patina, a few gentle cleaning marks. Excellent condition for this rare issue.