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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero, with Divus Augustus. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.95 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). VF.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero, with Divus Augustus. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.95 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7). Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) before / ΘEOΣ ΣEBAΣTOΣ, radiate head of Divus Augustus right. Cf. Köln –; cf. Dattari (Savio) pl. 317-8, 11-29; cf. K&G 14.100; cf. RPC I 5294; cf. Emmett 113.13; William E. Metcalf, “Two Alexandrian Hoards. 1. A Hoard of Forgeries from Luxor,” (Revue Belge de Numismatique Vol. CXXII, 1976, pp. 65-69) Obv. VII/Rev. 13 (same dies). Deeply toned, minor porosity. VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 18 January 2003. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:53:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 18 January 2003. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:53:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
