Nero (54-68), Sestertius, Rome, AD 64; Æ (g 27,87; mm 34)

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.