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Period
Roman Empire
Ruler
Roman Legionary Authority
Mint
Nysa-Scythopolis
Province or Region
Decapolis
Date
68/69 AD?
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
23
Weight
9.22g
Obverse Description
Head of Nero. Rectangular countermark: ΝΥΣΕ. Second, Circular countermark: Head right (worn)
Reverse Description
Tyche stands.
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. Second CM is Howgego 123; perhaps 66/67 AD?