Roman Empire - Nero, 13, Double Axe, Thyatira, Lydia 3,13
Nero, 13 October 54 - 9 June 68 A.D., Thyatira, Lydia Orichalcum 3,13 G/17 mm,Thyatira mint, Obv. NEP?N K?AY?I-OC KAICAP CEBA, bare-headed, draped bust of Nero right, wearing light beard (indicating mourning, for the death of Claudius)Rev. labrys (double-axe), T???-????/??-? in two two lines across field divided by axe handleThyateira (also Thyatira) is the ancient name of the modern Turkish city of Akhisar (`white castle`). In Revelation, Thyatira is the church that had a false prophetess (Revelation 2:20).Ref. RPC I ; BMC Lydia p. ; SNG Cop 597; Lindgren-Kovacs 834; SNGvAProvenance: Ex Savoca See images for a proper impression. Read More