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Æ22 - Claudius NERO CLA CAES PRINC IVV AN C
| Issuer | Sinope (Bithynia and Pontus) |
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| Year | 54-55 |
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| Composition | Leaded bronze |
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| Obverse description | Bare or lightly laureate head of Britannicus facing left, rendered in moderate relief with youthful features characteristic of provincial portraiture from the early Claudian-Neronian period. The legend encircles the portrait in Latin characters. The style reflects local Pontic workshop practice, with slightly irregular flan preparation typical of provincial bronze coinage. The abbreviation D D C I F in the field or legend refers to the Colonia Iulia Felix Sinopensis, affirming the colonial civic authority of the issue. |
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| Obverse lettering | TI CLAVD CAESAR BRITT D D C I F |
| Reverse description | Laureate head of Nero as Caesar facing left, depicted with youthful portrait features consistent with his early representations prior to his sole reign. The rendering exhibits the characteristic style of the Sinopean colonial mint, with a well-modelled neck and naturalistic hair treatment showing wavy locks. The surrounding Latin legend identifies him as Nero Claudius Caesar, Princeps Iuventutis, in the year designated by AN C. The portrait conveys the dynastic propaganda of the Julio-Claudian succession. |
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