© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Assarion - Nero Julius Dionysius
| Bronze | 5.95 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Sebaste (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-56 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.95 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding an eagle in his right hand and a scepter in his left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΝΩΝ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΣ
Translation: Julius Dionysius, from the line of the emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 56 AD, on one side, and the goddess Diana on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and political change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek influences that characterized the period.
