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ID:
73000709
Type:
Roman Provincial
Region:
BITHYNIA
City:
Nicaea
Issuer:
Messalina
Date Ruled:
AD Augusta, 41-48
Metal:
Bronze
Date Struck:
AD circa 47-48
Diameter:
32 mm
Weight:
22.71 g
Die Axis:
12 h
Obverse Legend:
ΜΕΣΣΑΛΕΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΝΕΑ ΗΡΑ
Obverse Description:
Draped bust left, hair in long plait
Reverse Legend:
Γ ΚΑΔΙΟΣ ΡΟΨΦΟΣ ΑΝΘYΠΑΤΟΣ, ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
Reverse Description:
FaÇade of basilica: a two story tetrastyle central bay with two story wings flanking; inscribed entablature above
Primary Reference:
RPC I 2034 (same obv. die as plate coin)
Reference2:
RG 33 var. (bust type)
Reference3:
SNG Cop -
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=91193
Grade:
Fine, green and brown patina, rough
Notes:
Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 709 Extremely rare; only the second example known. C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul.
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