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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ19 - Nero Blaundus
55 year| Brass | 4.66 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Blaundus (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 55 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.66 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#381961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing right, holding plectrum and lyre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΙ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΛΛΙΓΕΝΗΣ ΒΛΑΥΝΔΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ19 - Nero (Blaundus) (55) from Blaundus (Conventus of Sardis), is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a portrait of the emperor Nero on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted in 55 AD and is made of brass, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. The fact that it has survived for over 2,000 years and is still in circulation among collectors today is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and the fascination that people have with historical artifacts.