© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
Æ15 - Nero ΘEΣΣAΛONIKH; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-68 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#393612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike on globe, left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕϹϹΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ or ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ
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 the Greek goddess Thessalonia, after whom the city of Thessalonica was named, on the other side. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a deity from Greek mythology, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire.
