Ancient Coins and Numismatic Books

Nero, Sestertius, Lugdunum, c. 66-7, rev. hollowed out for use as a mirror, 8.71g (cf. CNG e-sale 170 [2007], 211 and NAC sale O [2004], 1922). Very fine, dark green patina
£200-300

Roman coins transformed into small cosmetic mirrors or compacts are rare; the interiors were either tinned or silvered