Roman Empire. Nero, 54-68 AD. Sestertius. Rome Mint. Struck c.62-68 AD. Rare.
 
This monumental triumphal arch depicted on the reverse was erected by Nero to commemorate the Roman military campaigns against the Parthians in Mesopotamia and Armenia.
 
Obv: Laureate head left, globe at point of neck IMP • NERO • CAESAR • AVG • PONT • MAX • TR • POT • P • P •. Rev: Triumphal arch, showing the front, surmounted by the emperor in facing quadriga accompanied by Pax and Victory, flanked by two soldiers, statue of Mars inside arch, S C across field.
 
Reference: Sear. 1962; RIC. 500.
 
A rich old collection tone. Previously pierced in two places, plugged in antiquity, the plugs now showing signs of light rust. This a very nice and attractive example of a rare and desirable issue, scarcely encountered.