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Didrachm of Caesarea with bust of Nerva

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 96–98
Mint: Cappadocia, Caesarea

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 6.39 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number61.1120
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Nerva to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Two clasped hands holding standard placed on prow.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1961: Hans von Aulock Collection; November 8, 1961: purchased by MFA from Hans von Aulock for $ 250.00 (this is the total price for 61.1118-1120)