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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero

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Description

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Nero, facing right, radiate. The date this coin was struck is indicated in the inscription " LIB ", which means the twelfth year of his reign, or 65-66 CE. Nero reigned as emperor from 54-68 CE. The back (reverse) depicts a bust of Alexandria, facing right, wearing an elephant's scalp as a headress.

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

Obverse: NEΡΩ KΛAY KAIΣ Σ[EB ΓEΡ] Reverse: AY[TO KΡA], below LIB

Cross-references (1)

  • ARTIC-id 142277 tier-2
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