A beautiul rendering of Nero's triumphal arch
Lot 4206
Nero, 54-68. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 38 mm, 25.78 g, 6 h), Lugdunum, circa 66. IMP NERO CAESAR•AVG•PONT•MAX•TR•POT•P•P Laureate head of Nero to left, small globe at the point of bust. Rev. S - C Triumphal arch, showing the front, with a wreath hung across it, surmounted by the emperor in facing quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers; statue of Mars in side niche; the faces and plinths of the arch are ornamented with elaborate reliefs showing battle scenes. BMC 333. Cohen 309. RIC 500. A bold example with an impressive portrait and a magnificent reverse. Some pitting and corrosion and with a few light scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, privately acquired from Dr. Arnold Saslow on 11 January 1991.
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250 CHF
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2600 CHF
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Closing time: 11-Jul-23, 15:46:30 CEST
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