Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (27mm, 8.49 g, 6h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3143. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nero. AD 54-68. Æ As (27mm, 8.49 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Bare head right, globe at point of neck; c/m: S P Q R within rectangular incuse / Victory flying left, holding shield inscribed SPQR. RIC I 477; WCN 574; Lyon 150; for c/m: Pangerl 26. Host coin Near Fine, c/m VF, brown surfaces.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex. George Beach 2009 @ $175.

This rare countermark, S(enatvs) P(opvlvs) Q(ve) R(omanvs), is found almost exclusively on Nero’s asses placed horizontally on the imperial neck. It was applied in Gallia Lugdunensis, either by the administration of Julius Vindex, during his revolt, or that of Galba between March and June of AD 68

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.