PHRYGIA. Hierapolis. Nero, 54-68. Hemiassarion (Orichalcum, 18 mm, 5.84 g, 12 h), L. Helvius Optomus, magistrate, circa 55. NEPΩN KAIΣAP Bare-headed and draped bust of Nero to right. Rev. ΛO EΛOYIOΣ / ΟΠTOMO[Σ] - IEPAΠΟΛEITΩN Cornucopiae; to left, double-axe. RPC I 2980.10 ( this coin ). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -. Rare. A spectacular example with a portrait of great sensitivity and beauty. Good extremely fine.

Ex Leu 4, 25 May 2019, 453.