Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL BRONZE: Nero, 54-68 A.D.

AE Sestertius, 27.50g.  34.5mm. Rome, c.65 A.D.   NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP PP.   Laureate head of Nero to right wearing aegis.  Rev.   PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C.  The Temple of Janus with closed doors indicating peace.   RIC 266.  BMC 161. small die break on rev.     Fine Roman style portrait and olive green patina with some dark encrustation. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica, Zurich, Auction L, May 18, 2001, lot 1698.

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