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Semis - Nero Antioch
| Copper | 5.89 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 55-57 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.89 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Ram running right, looking back; above, star within crescent moon
Script: Greek
Lettering:
EΠI KOYAΔPATOY
ETEP
Interesting fact
The Semis coin , which features Nero, 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, and his reign saw the rise of Christianity, which would eventually become the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's minting location, Antioch on the Orontes, was an important center of trade and culture in the ancient world, and it was a major center of early Christianity. In fact, the city was the location of one of the earliest Christian communities, established by the apostle Paul. The coin's design, featuring Nero's image, reflects the cultural and political influences of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coins during this period.
