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Æ19 - Nero ΑΥ ΓΕΣΣΙΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΣ Ζ (Υ (Ρ)

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Issuer Smyrna (Conventus of Smyrna)
Emperor Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 54-59
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.77 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
546849
References RPC Online I# 2480
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Bare (or laureate) head of Nero, right

Lettering: ΝΕΡΩΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΝ

Translation: for Nero Augustus

Reverse

Zeus seated, left, with transverse sceptre

Lettering: ΑΥ ΓΕΣΣΙΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΣ ΖΜ(Υ)(Ρ)

Unabridged legend: Αὖλος Γέσσιος φιλόπατρις Ζμυρναίων

Translation: Aulus Gessius, patriot, of the Smyrnaeans

Mint

Smyrna, Ionia, modern-day İzmir, Turkey

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ND (54-59) 

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