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Tetradrachm - Nero
| Billon (.230 silver) | 10.99 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 56-57 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon (.230 silver) |
| Weight | 10.99 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Agathodaimon serpent erect right, wearing skhent, with grain ears and poppies in its coils
Script: Greek
Lettering: NEO • AΓAΘ ΔAIM L Γ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Nero, the Roman emperor who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Nero's reign, and it's interesting to note that Nero was known for his extravagance and tyranny, and this coin may have been used to promote his image and reinforce his authority.
