© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Tetradrachm - Nero Alexandria
| Billon | 11.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 65-66 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#48565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Alexandria right in elephant skin headdress, LIB to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AYTOKPA
LIB
Comment
Milne# 238; Dattari# 204; Geissen# 172Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Nero (Alexandria) (65-66) coin from Alexandria (Egypt) made of Billon weighing 11.2 g features an image of the Roman Emperor Nero on one side and a representation of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Alexandria, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
