NERO AD 54-68 GOLD AUREUS NGC Ch VF STRIKE 4/5 rv CONCORDIA ROMAN EMPIRE For Sale

Stunning Roman Empire Gold Aureus – Emperor Nero (AD 54-68) ** FINE ART PORTRAIT **
Certified & Graded by NGC Ancients: ChoiceVF (Strike: 4/5, Surface: 1/5)Up for sale/sale is a premier piece of Roman history: a solid gold Aureus struck during the infamous reign of Emperor Nero.While the NGC holder notes surface details (\"Brushed. Damage. ex-jewelry\"), this coin was specifically selected for its extraordinary, high-relief Nero portrait. Many surviving Nero aurei suffer from flat, soft, or highly distorted facial features. This particular example boasts a beautifully defined, classic \"heavy-jowled\" profile of Rome’s most notorious ruler—offering the kind of dramatic visual presence usually reserved for coins at much higher technical grade tiers.Item Specifications:

• Authority: Roman Empire
• Emperor: Nero (AD 54-68)
• Denomination: AV Aureus
• Weight: 7.27g
• Obverse: Laureate head of Nero right, boasting an exceptionally strong, sharp portrait.

• Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera and cornucopia (rv Concordia).
• Certification: NGC Ancients
• Certification Number: 8561136-002
• Grade: Choice VF (Choice Very Fine)
• Strike: 4/5 (Excellent, crisp strike detail)
• Surface: 1/5 (Noted as Brushed, Damage, Ex-Jewelry)

Why This Coin Belongs In Your Collection:

• Premium Portrait Eye-Appeal: The strike on Nero’s face is deeply impressed, preserving the iconic features that make Nero coinage among the most sought-after in numismatics.
• Gold of the Julio-Claudians: Authentic gold coins from Rome\'s first imperial dynasty are foundational pieces for any serious ancient coin collection.
• NGC Certified: Housed in a secure, tamper-evident NGC Ancients holder, ensuring absolute authenticity and lifetime protection.
Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to appreciate the phenomenal portrait details. The coin pictured is the exact item you will receive.Shipping & Handling:
Securely packaged and shipped via fully insured, tracked shipping with signature confirmation required upon delivery.