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Æ29 - Nero
| Bronze | 12.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Kotys I (45-72) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63-68 |
| Value | Sestertius (1) |
| Currency | Sestertius (63 – 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MH
Translation: "48" units.
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 a mythological scene with a griffin and a stag on the other side. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it is believed that the image of Nero was added to the coinage of the Bosporan Kingdom as a way to show the kingdom's allegiance to the Roman Empire.
