Æ15 - Nero (ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΚΟΝ) (55) front Æ15 - Nero (ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΚΟΝ) (55) back
Æ15 - Nero (ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΚΟΝ) (55) photo
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Æ15 - Nero ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΚΟΝ

55 year
Bronze 3.69 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Hypaepa (Conventus of Ephesus)
Emperor
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
55
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.69 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411397
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hero standing, left, with double axe.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΥΠΑΙΠΗΝΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΚΟΝ

Interesting 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 was likely used for everyday transactions in the city of Hypaepa, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire.