Σπάνιο αρχαίο χρυσό νόμισμα 2,000 χρόνων
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φέρει το πρόσωπο του Ρωμαίου Αυτοκράτορα Νέρων.
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9/22/2016
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Σπουδαία αρχαιολογική ανακάλυψη: Aρχαιολόγοι ανακάλυψαν χρυσό νόμισμα στην Ιερουσαλήμ το οποίο φέρει το πρόσωπο του Ρωμαίου Αυτοκράτορα Νέρων. "Το νόμισμα είναι μοναδικό, καθώς είναι η πρώτη φορά που νόμισμα τέτοιου τύπου ανακαλύπτεται σε ανασκαφές στην Ιερουσαλήμ" δήλωσε ο διευθυντής της ανασκαφής Shimon Gibson.
The coin was likely struck in 56-57 AD, researchers say. The Romans took control of the city in 63 BC after what became known as the Siege of Jerusalem.
"The coin is exceptional because this is the first time that a coin of this kind has turned up in Jerusalem in a scientific dig," said Shimon Gibson, co-director of the excavation.
"Coins of this type are usually only found in private collections, where we don't have clear evidence as to place of origin."
One side of the coin, known in Latin as an aureus, shows a portrait of Nero as Caesar. Many Roman emperors took the title of Caesar or Augustus to mean emperor.
The lettering around the edge says "NERO CAESAR AVG IMP," referring to his name and position. The reverse of the coin shows an oak wreath with the letter "EX S C" and "PONTIF MAX TR P III," which allowed archaeologists to date the coin.
High-quality gold
The coin was discovered at the Mount Zion archaeological dig, south of the Old City of Jerusalem, where a University of North Carolina-Charlotte team has been excavating throughout the summer.
"Because it is gold, there is no erosion," said Rafael Lewis, a professor of archaeology at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. "You can see the name of Nero, the fact that he was an emperor, and everything is there. Every bit of information is clear. Unlike bronze coins or silver coins, this one doesn't erode."
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