Nikaia (AD 54-68) AE 29 - Nero

Nero, 54-68 AD. AE29 (16.39g, 12h). M. Tarquitius Priscus, proconsularis. Struck circa AD 59-61. Laureate head left / Capricorn left, set on globe, and cornucopia set wreath; all set on cista covered by panther hide and inscribed NEIK/AIE; thyrsus behind. VF, green patina with earthen overtones, light scratch in left field of obverse. Ex Wagner Coll.

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City/Mint name:	Nikaia
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	RPC I 2057/3 (this coin); RG 39 var. (rev. legend)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 76 (9/2007), lot 1056 ($250 + comm)
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Date added:	Jul 23, 2008
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