★ Messalina ★

BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Messalina (Augusta, 41-48). Ae. C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul.

Obv: ΜΕΣΣΑΛΕΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΝΕΑ ΗΡΑ.
Draped bust right.
Rev: Γ ΚΑΔΙΟΣ ΡΟΥΦΟΣ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΟΣ ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ.
Façade of basilica: a two story tetrastyle central bay with two story wings flanking.

RPC I 2033.1 = Waddington 391 = RG 33 = Price & Trell 100 (fig. 183).

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 21.14 g.
Diameter: 31 mm.