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Hemiassarion - Nero ΛΟ ΕΛΟΥΙΟΣ ΟΠΤΟΜΟΣ ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
| Orichalcum | 5.84 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hierapolis (Conventus of Cibyra) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-68 |
| Value | Hemiassarion (0.05) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae; to left, double-axe.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛO EΛOYIOΣ / ΟΠTOMO[Σ] - IEPAΠΟΛEITΩN
Interesting fact
The Hemiassarion coin , which features Nero's image, was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, was known for his extravagance and tyranny, but he also oversaw a period of increased trade and cultural exchange between Rome and the East. The fact that this coin was made of Orichalcum, a rare and valuable metal, suggests that it may have been used for special purposes or ceremonies, rather than for everyday transactions. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in the City of Hierapolis, which was an important center of trade and culture in ancient Phrygia (modern-day Turkey), speaks to the coin's potential cultural and historical significance.