{"product_id":"roman-provincial-ae-nerva-96-98-ad-flavia-neapolis-samaria-large-altar","title":"Roman Provincial AE Nerva 96-98 AD Flavia Neapolis Samaria Large Altar","description":"\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e AE 25 (As \/ Dupondius size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Roman Provincial (Imperial Period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 96–98 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003eRuler\/Emperor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nerva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0\"\u003eMint\/Mint Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Flavia Neapolis, Samaria (Modern Nablus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.89 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Locke \u0026amp; England auctions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eRare Nerva Roman Provincial Bronze (AE 25) – Flavia Neapolis, Samaria – Scarce Altar Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eUp for auction\/sale is a fascinating and highly collectible Roman Provincial bronze coin struck during the brief reign of Emperor Nerva (96–98 AD) at the historic mint of Flavia Neapolis in Samaria. This issue is highly sought after by collectors of both Roman Provincial and Holy Land numismatics due to its intricate, architectural reverse design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Laureate head of Nerva right. Part of the Latin legend is clearly visible on the right field, reading \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"111\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003ePONT MAX\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ccode data-index-in-node=\"121\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eIMP NERVA CAES AVG PONT MAX...\u003c\/code\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e A prominent, large rectangular city altar or shrine structure decorated with panels. Above the altar is a row of cult objects\/sacrificial items. Flanking the altar are two figures (often identified as Victories or local deities) standing on columns\/pedestals, reaching inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/b\u003e RPC III, 2484 \/ 2485 (Roman Provincial Coinage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eNumismatic Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a highly honest specimen featuring a stable, dark olive-green\/brown patina with some lighter highlighting on the high points. The monumental altar and flanking figures on the reverse are remarkably clear for this typically weakly struck issue, making it a great addition to any specialized collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.89 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58054863323510,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2410.jpg?v=1781019967","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/roman-provincial-ae-nerva-96-98-ad-flavia-neapolis-samaria-large-altar","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}