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Æ20 - Nero Μ ΤΑΡΚΥΙΤΙΟΥ ΠΡΕΙΣΚΟΥ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΟ, ΝΕΙΚ, ΠΑΤΡΩΝΟΣ (inscribed on altar)
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
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| Year | 56-59 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of the Emperor Nero facing right, depicted as a youthful effigy with short hair rendered in a naturalistic style typical of early Neronian provincial coinage. The portrait occupies the central field, with the circular Greek legend disposed around the periphery. The die work reflects the competent but provincial engraving tradition of Bithynian mints under the Julio-Claudian dynasty. |
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| Reverse description | A rectangular altar depicted in frontal view, shown with volutes at the top corners and a stepped base, occupying the central field of the coin. An inscription is engraved across the body of the altar in multiple lines, referencing the proconsul Marcus Tarquitius Priscus and the city of Nicaea. A further circular Greek legend surrounds the design in the outer field, identifying the magistrate and the city's status as patron. The style is consistent with civic bronze issues of Bithynia under Nero. |
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| Reverse lettering | Μ ΤΑΡΚΥΙΤΙΟΥ ΠΡΕΙΣΚΟΥ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΟ, ΝΕΙΚ, ΠΑΤΡΩΝΟΣ (inscribed on altar) |
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