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Coin ID #7604

Nikaia (AD 41-48) AE 32 - Messalina

Messalina, Augusta, 41-48 AD. AE32 (22.71g, 12h). C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul. Struck ca 47-48 AD. Draped bust left, hair in long plait / Façade of basilica: a two story tetrastyle central bay with two story wings flanking; inscribed entablature above. Fine, green and brown patina, rough. Extremely rare.

File information
Filename:73000709.jpg
City/Mint name:Nikaia
Keywords:roman / bronze
References:RPC I 2034 (same obv. die as plate coin); RG 33 var. (bust type)
Valuation:CNG Auc. 73 (9/2006), lot 709 ($2500 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:95 KiB
Date added:Sep 19, 2010
Dimensions:800 x 392 pixels
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