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Æ13 - Nero D D
| Issuer | Roman Colony of Cnossus (Crete) |
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| Year | 54-68 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse lettering | C C (Translation: the colony of Cnossus) |
| Reverse description | A square meander labyrinth occupies the entire reverse field, rendered in incuse or relief lines forming a geometric maze pattern of multiple concentric rectangular paths leading to a central square. This iconic motif is a direct reference to the legendary Labyrinth of Knossos associated with the Minotaur myth, a symbol closely identified with Cnossus throughout its coinage history. The design is boldly struck and nearly fills the flan, with the legend D D (Decreto Decurionum) appearing in the field, attesting to civic authorization. The overall style is consistent with Roman provincial bronzes of the Julio-Claudian period. |
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| Mintage | ND (54-68) |
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