Nero Quadrans RIC 317

Copper Quadrans 14.5mm (1.54gr) Struck 65 A.D. Rome mint

Obv: NERO CLAV CAE AVG GER Column surmounted by helmet, shield propped on right, transverse spear behind.

Rev: P M TR P IMP P P S - C  Olive branch

RIC 1, 317, Cf. SR 1984, VM 37      Mark Lehman Collection


What makes this coin memorable, if not "cool" per-se, is that it was an early purchase of mine - and the only piece out of that small lot that turned out to be genuine!