NERO AE, GADARA OF THE DECAPOLIS
Spijkerman 25, Sofaer 29, Very Fine, contrast added, 18.3mm, 5.21 grams, Struck 67 /68 C.E.
Obverse: ΝΕΡΩΝ before laureate head of Nero to right
Reverse: ΓAΔAPEΩN around crossed cornucopiae, date (L AΛP = 131 - 67/68 C.E.) above
Struck during the early part of the Jewish War against Rome.
Ex: Palm Desert collection, CA. Purchased circa. 1970's - 80's.
