Nero, A.D. 54-68, Gold Aureus

Mint of Rome, struck as Caesar under Claudius, A.D. 50-54.

Obverse: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN, Bare-headed and draped bust of the young Nero facing right

Reverse: EQVESTER / OR - DO / PRINCIPI / IVVENT, In four lines, on a shield with a vertical spear behind.

Calicó 407; RIC 78

7.6 grams

A rare type, good very fine, with an attractive deep golden tone.