ANCIENT THEMES. Nero. AD 54-68. Silvered cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.92 g, 12h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Near EF.Electronic Auction 559 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Nero. AD 54-68. Silvered cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 21.92 g, 12h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after school of Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate bust right, globe at point of bust / ROMA in exergue; S C across field, Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; shields around and behind. Johnson & Martini 1427. Iridescent toning, deposits, pitting, smoothing. Near EF. |