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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 14 (AD 67/8). VF.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.74 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Dated RY 14 (AD 67/8). Radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; L IΔ (date) before / ΗΡΑ ΑΡΓΕΙΑ (retrograde), diademed, veiled, and draped bust of Hera left. Cf. Köln –; cf. Dattari (Savio) pl. 319, 81-98, 499-500 (same dies); cf. K&G 14.109 var. (same); cf. RPC I 5309.8; cf. Emmett 122.14; William E. Metcalf, “Two Alexandrian Hoards. 1. A Hoard of Forgeries from Luxor,” (Revue Belge de Numismatique Vol. CXXII, 1976, pp. 65-69) Obv. IX/Rev. 12 (same dies). Green-brown patina. VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 25 April 2009. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:54:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 25 April 2009. Ex Luxor Hoard, acquired by E.T. Newell, March 1908.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:54:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
