NERO, A.D. 54-68. AR Denarius (3.35 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 66-67. NGC EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches. RIC-67; RSC-318. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Salus seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera. The noted scratches are observed in the reverse field, but this attractively toned example offers an incredibly expressive portrait of Nero, with great detail in his hair and facial features.
