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Period
Roman Empire
Ruler
Roman Legionary Authority
Mint
Caesarea Maritima
Province or Region
Judea
Date
68/69 AD?
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
23
Weight
10.75g
Obverse Description
Head of Nero. Rectangular countermark: KAI (for "Caesar" or "Caesarea")
Reverse Description
Tyche stands. Countermark in 5 mm circle: Head right, laureate.
Publisher
Pepperdine University Libraries
Digital Collection
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land
Credit Line
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
Document Type
Article
Comments
Coins of Nero were countermarked by military officials to be used by occupying troops as interim currency after death of Nero in 69 AD.