Æ18 - Nero (ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΕΡΕΙΤΩΝ) (54-68) front Æ18 - Nero (ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΕΡΕΙΤΩΝ) (54-68) back
Æ18 - Nero (ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΕΡΕΙΤΩΝ) (54-68) photo
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Æ18 - Nero ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΕΡΕΙΤΩΝ

 
Bronze 3.44 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Apollonoshieron (Conventus of Sardis)
Emperor
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
54-68
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.44 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411884
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo, standing facing, holding patera and resting hand on lyre.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΕΡΕΙΤΩΝ

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 god Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Roman Empire. Despite its age, this coin has been well-preserved and is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.