TYPE Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), silver denarius, struck 64-5 AD DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laur. head of Nero to right; legend: NERO CAESAR [AVGVSTVS] Rev: Nero and Messalina standing left, holding palladium (patera?) and cornucopiae respectively, legend: AVG[VSTVS AVGVSTA] REFERENCE: RIC 45, RSC 43 GRADING: AVF / AF, rough toned surface, worn rev. die, scarce ORDER INFO: R2788, $92