{"product_id":"ancient-roman-coin-emperor-nero-54-68-ad-victory-moving-left-bronze-as","title":"Ancient Roman Coin. Emperor Nero 54-68 AD. Victory Moving Left Bronze AS","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAncient Roman Empire: Nero (54-68 AD) Copper As\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eScarce Left-Facing Portrait — Lugdunum (Lyon) Mint — Struck Circa 65-66 AD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e AE As\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.73 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/b\u003e Lugdunum (Modern Lyon, France)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-Locke \u0026amp; England Auctions (UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Legends:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Head of Nero facing \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"29\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eLEFT\u003c\/b\u003e,  Small, subtle globe diagnostic mark at the tip of the neck truncation. Complete legend reads: \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"183\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eIMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P\u003c\/code\u003e(with \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"224\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eIMP NERO CAESAR AVG\u003c\/code\u003e and \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"248\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eTR\u003c\/code\u003e elements visible on the coin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e The iconic and beautifully dynamic image of Victory flying left, wings spread, holding a shield inscribed \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"115\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eS P Q R\u003c\/code\u003e. Large, bold \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"136\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eS — C\u003c\/code\u003e split across the left and right fields. Legend reads: \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"196\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eVICTORIA AVGVSTI\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eNumismatic \u0026amp; Collector Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eDesirable Left-Facing Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The vast majority of Nero’s reformed copper issues feature standard right-facing portraits. Left-facing examples are notably scarcer, adding excellent eye appeal and a premium for specialized Roman portrait collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eSecure Mint Attribution:\u003c\/b\u003e While many Nero bronzes originate from the capital, the distinct \u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eIMP\u003c\/code\u003e prefix starting the obverse legend securely identifies this coin as a product of the highly accomplished Lugdunum (Lyon) mint during Nero's sweeping monetary reforms of 65–66 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eExcellent Fabric:\u003c\/b\u003e Weighing a solid 8.73g on a full, generous 28mm copper flan, this specimen has a fantastic, honest feel in the hand. It is accompanied by reliable regional UK auction room provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58054600130934,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2399.jpg?v=1781014925","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/ancient-roman-coin-emperor-nero-54-68-ad-victory-moving-left-bronze-as","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}