EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 56/57). Near VF.

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Lot: 541. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Billon

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.72 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 56/57). Laureate head right / ΠΡΟΝ • ΝΕΟΥ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ, Nero enthroned left, radiate and togate, holding mappa(?) and scepter, his feet resting on stool; L Γ (date) to left. Köln 121; Dattari (Savio) 200; K&G 14.9 corr. (obv. legend); RPC I 5203; Emmett 120.3. Toned, slight roughness, earthen highlight. Near VF. Rare.

On this rare type, Nero appears on the reverse wearing a radiate crown with a legend declaring him as the “new Augustus”.

Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 13:00:00 ET.

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