Æ15 - Nero (ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ) (55) front Æ15 - Nero (ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ) (55) back
Æ15 - Nero (ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ) (55) photo
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Æ15 - Nero ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ

55 year
Brass 3.6 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Blaundus (Conventus of Sardis)
Emperor
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
55
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#307413
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Four ears of corn, tied together.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ

Translation: "[Ti Klau] Kalligenes from Blaundus".

Interesting fact

The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ15 - Nero (ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ) (55) from Blaundus (Conventus of Sardis) made of Brass weighing 3.6 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted during the reign of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD and features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Calliope on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors of ancient coins.