Tetradrachm Nero, Tiberius reverse, Alexandria 66–67 A.D.

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Roman provincial Tetradrachm. On the obverse the inscription NEPΩ ΚΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AY, with radiate bust of Nero (54-68 AD) facing left and wearing aegis, [L I]Γ (date) in the left field. On the reverse the inscription TIBEPIOΣ KAIΣAP, Laureate head of Divus Tiberius to right. Minted in Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 13 (= 66/67).

Date: 66–67 AD.

Parallels: very similar examples London, British Museum 1838,0210.71.X, 1860,0327.131, 1896,1004.14, CR.215, G.1953.

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