© D. Friedman
© D. Friedman
Æ - Nero Caesarea Maritima
68 year| Bronze | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea Maritima (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 68 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, holding bust and scepter.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑ Η ΠΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΩ ΛΙΜΗΝΙ
LΙΔ
Translation:
ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙΑ Η ΠΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΩ ΛΙΜΗΝΙ :
"Caesarea on the Sebast harbour".
LIΔ is the year.
Comment
Reference: SNG ANS 753Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Tyche, who was believed to bring fortune and prosperity to the city, on the other side. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it is believed that the image of Tyche was included to symbolize the emperor's efforts to bring prosperity and good fortune to the city of Caesarea Maritima.
