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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.56 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). Good VF.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.56 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). Radiate bust right, wearing aegis; L IΓ (retrograde date) below chin / ΣEBAETOΦOPO (sic), corbita with helmsman under sail to right; two dolphins in water. Cf. Köln 184-6; Dattari (Savio) pl. 317, 92-8 (same dies); cf. K&G 14.99; RPC I 5296A; cf. Emmett 121.13; William E. Metcalf, “Two Alexandrian Hoards. 1. A Hoard of Forgeries from Luxor,” (Revue Belge de Numismatique Vol. CXXII, 1976, pp. 65-69) Obv. VI/Rev. 9 (same dies). Deeply toned. Good VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from CNG, 20 July 1989. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:53:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from CNG, 20 July 1989. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:53:20 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
