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Æ15 - Nero CEΡΟΥΗΝΙΟΥ ΚΑΠΙΤWΝΟC ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΑC CEΟΥΗΡΑC; Acmoneia
65 year| Bronze | 3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Acmonea (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 65 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#322160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Greek
Lettering: CEΡΟΥΗΝΙΟΥ ΚΑΠΙΤWΝΟC ΚΑΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΑC CEΟΥΗΡΑC EΠΙ ΑΡΧ ΤΟ Γ
Translation: Servenius Capito and Julia Severa, archons for the third time
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Greek and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Nero, the Roman emperor, while the reverse (back) side features the Greek goddess Acmone, after whom the city of Acmonea was named. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire at the time.