088: Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus (7.67 g), Rome, - ended May-26-2008 11:46:23 PDT)

Closed at:US $80,000.00
Estimate:US $20,000.00 - US $25,000.00

Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles( 2233) 
Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Gold Aureus (7.67 g), Rome, struck c. 
October-December 54 AD. 

Confronted busts of Nero, bare headed 
on the left facing right, and Agrippina II, 
draped on the right, facing left; behind Nero's head, 
corn grain. 
Reverse: Oak wreath enclosing EX S.C.; NERONI CLAVD 
DIVI F CAES AVG GERM IMP TR P around. 

RIC 3.; Biaggi 219 (same dies); BMCRE 2; Calicó 400 (same dies); Giard 4.2 (same dies);

Beautifully toned a neutral brown to dark reddish orange -- most attractive. Remaining luster. Very rare. 
NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated. 
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. 
Ex "Perfectionist Collection," Leu 93, 10 May 2005, lot 8; 
possibly from the Bosco Reale hoard of 1895. Illustrated in 
Money of the World, coin 38. 

Our item number 115743

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