© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ20 - Nero ΕΠΙ Γ ΙΟΥ ΠΟΛΥΑΙΝΟΥ Δ Α, ϹΙ; Sicyon
| Bronze | 6.51 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sicyon (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-68 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.51 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Man on horse, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΠΙ Γ ΙΟΥ ΠΟΛΥΑΙΝΟΥ Δ Α
ϹΙ
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 Polyhymnia, the muse of sacred poetry, on the other. This coin was minted in the city of Sicyon in Achaea, which was a region in ancient Greece. Despite being made of bronze, this coin weighs only 6.51 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin.