Nero ruled AD 54-68
AV aureus 7.5963 gm, 19.5 mm
Rome, AD 51-54
1. Sutherland, C. H. V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume 1. From 31 BC to AD 69. Page 125 #78. London: Spink and Son Ltd. 2. Mattingly, Harold. 1923. Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum: Volume 1. Augustus to Vitellius. Page 177 #92 and Plate 33 #9. London: Spink & Son Ltd.
Obverse
Bare head of young Nero facing right
NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN
Reverse
Shield in front of vertical spear, point up. Border of dots.
EQVESTER OR DO PRINCIPI IVVENT