Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, Ad 64; æ (g 27,87; MM 34); Nero Clavdivs Caesar Avg Ger Pm Tr P Imp P P, Laureate Head R., With Aegis, Rv. Avgvsti / S Por Ost C, Bird’s-eye View Of The Harbour Of Ostia. At The Top, Pharos Surmounted By Statue Of Neptune L., Holding Sceptre; At The Bottom, Reclining Figure Of Tiber L., Holding Rudder And Dolphin; To L., Crescent-shapedpier With Portico Of Varying Length, Terminating With Figure Sacrificing At Altar And With Building; To R., Crescent-shaped Row Of Breakwaters Or Slip, Terminating With Figure Seated On Rock; Within The Central Harbour, Several Ships. Ric 178; C 37. Brown Patina With Green Shades; Very Gently Cleaned; Refined Portrait; Extremely Fine / Good Extremely Fine.
