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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.

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?

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

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