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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Tetradrachm of Nero

Possible OriginAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Nero

Date64-65 CE

MediumDebased silver

Dimensions5/16 oz., 9 1/16 in. (8 5, 23 cm)

Object numberX.0002.007

Label TextThis is a Roman provincial coin from Alexandria, Egypt

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

Reverse: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ, L ΙΑ (Year 11), with eagle standing with palm, facing left

ProvenancePossibly acquired for Emory University Museum by William Shelton (1875-1959), ca. 1920.

Status

Not on view

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