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ClassificationsAncient Egyptian Art

Tetradrachm of Nero

Possible OriginAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Nero

Date65-66 CE

MediumDebased silver

Dimensions5/16 oz., 15/16 in. (8.1 g, 2.4 cm)

Object numberX.0575

Label TextThis is a Roman provincial coin from Alexandria, Egypt

Obverse: ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ, with radiate bust of Nero wearing aegis facing right

Reverse: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, L ΙΒ, with bust of personification of Alexandria with elephant headdress facing right
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, October 6, 2001 - 2008

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