Greek Imperial
Lot 3372 SESSION 11 (Friday at 9.30am) Greek Imperial
Estimate $150
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LYDIA, Sardes. Nero. (A.D. 54-68). AE 17mm (3.774 grams). issued by Minidius, strategus for the second time. Struck circa 60, obv. laureate head of Nero right to right, around **NERWN KAISAR*, rev. laureate head of beardless Herakles right, wearing lion's skin tied at neck, **EPI MINIDIOU SARDIANWN* around, (cf.S.592, RPC I 3002, SNG Copenhagen 522). Very fine with a green and brown patina.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction Sale 72, June 14, 2006 (lot 1168).
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