A giant sestertius of Nero

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by GinoLR, Jul 10, 2025 at 4:53 AM.

  1. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    Nice sestertius : AE 66 mm, 176.38 g.
    Well... that's way too large and too heavy , it's probably a modern fake ;) ...

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    The Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) minted giant bronze reproductions of ancient and medieval coins in the 1970s and the 1980s. This one was made in 1973. Nice, isn't it?...
     
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  3. Dafydd

    Dafydd Supporter! Supporter

    Here is another fake of the same coin. This one is a Paduan but a bit older than yours @GinoLR
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    NERO 54-68 AD. Æ Sestertius Paduan?
    Rome mint, original struck 64 AD. Decursio series.
    Obv. Laureate head right, globe at bottom.
    Rev. Nero on horseback right, holding spear; behind him rides a soldier carrying a vexillum DECVRSIO
    RIC I 581
    It would be nice if someone told me I was mistaken :)
     
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