Galatia, Koinon of Galatia, Nero, AE Assation, Circa 62-65 AD – Tetrastyle Temple

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Roman Provincial, Galatia, Koinon of Galatia, Nero, 54-68 AD, AE Assation (bronze, 5.74g, 23mm), Circa 62-65 AD
Obv: NEPĪ©NOĪ£ [Ī£EBAĪ£TOĪ£]; Laureate head of Nero to left
Rev: [TO K]OINON Ī“AĪ›ATĪ©N; Tetrastyle temple set on four-tiered base
Ref: RPC I 3563; SNG 6115 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF aVF (rough surface otherwise, clear legend)
Note: Nero was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 54 to 68. His reign is often remembered for its artistic patronage and dramatic excesses, as well as significant political and social upheavals, including the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64 and the subsequent persecution of Christians. This coin was minted by the Koinon (federation) of Galatia, a provincial alliance in central Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) during the reign of Nero. It served as a local denomination used in everyday transactions within the region. During Nero’s reign, the province of Galatia was part of the broader Roman Empire, which integrated local federations like the Koinon into its administrative structure. This period saw the blending of Roman and local traditions, with coins like this one reflecting the coexistence of imperial and regional identities. The obverse features a laureate head of Nero facing left. The laurel wreath symbolizes victory and imperial authority, common in Roman coinage to denote the emperor’s status.Ā  The reverse shows a tetrastyle temple set on a four-tiered base. The temple likely represents a significant religious or civic structure within the region, symbolizing the cultural and religious identity of the Galatians under Roman rule.

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