Large Roman Coin of Nero // Struck 65 AD

Ancient Rome. Emperor Nero, 54–68 AD. Bronze As struck 65 AD, Lyons Mint. The front features Nero’s laureate head facing right; inscription IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P PP / The back shows Victory flying left, holding a shield inscribed SPQR; inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI around, with S-C flanking. Coin reference: RIC 601; Cohen 302 for type. Measures 30mm, weighs 12.45g. Exhibits a deep brassy “river” patina with excellent character. Provenance: From a Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland collection. Purchased from Numismatic Vayson, Lausanne; ex Rhenus Auktionen P. Bonsera, Basel. *** Nero remains one of Rome’s most controversial emperors—feared, flamboyant, and obsessed with legacy. This coin, struck during his later reign, celebrates military victory while capturing his unmistakable profile.

— Struck under Nero, 65 AD, Lyons Mint
— Provenance: Basel-Landschaft collection; ex Numismatic Vayson & Rhenus Auktionen
— Diameter 30mm; Weight 12.45g

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