TYPE Roman Empire, Nero (54-68 AD), brass sestertius, Lugdunum mint, struck 65 AD, 22.05g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate head of Nero to right; legend: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER PM TR P PP Rev: Ceres seated to left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona (Abundantia) standing r. resting one arm on hip and holding cornucopiae in other, modius on garlandd altar between them, ship's stern in background, legend: [ANNONA AVGVSTI] CERES / S C REFERENCE: SR 678 var., RIC 430 GRADING: F+ / F, even dark brown patina ORDER INFO: R2829, $215 Rather strong portrait and interesting reverse on this characteristic type that refers to the crucial grain supply from North Africa, and features the principal major and minor female deities overseeing its success.