Nero, 54-68. Denarius (Subaeratus, 17 mm, 3.30 g, 5 h), a contemporary plated imitation from an irregular mint, after 60. NERO CAESAR AVG IMP Bare head of Nero to right. Rev. PONTIF MAX – TR P VII COS IIII P P / EX – SC Roma, helmeted and in military attire, standing right, holding round shield on her left knee and inscribing it with her right hand and placing her left foot on helmet set on the ground. Cf. BMC 30, Cohen 222 and RIC 28 (for prototype). Beautifully toned. Breaks in plating and several minor scratches, otherwise, very fine.