Description: Nero (54 - 68 AD) with Divus Augustus. AR Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint RY 13 = 66/7 AD. ΝЄΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣЄΒ ΓЄΡ AV; radiate bust of Nero left, wearing aegis; LIΓ (date) in left field / ΘЄΟΣ ΣЄΒΑΣΤΟΣ; radiate head of Divus Augustus right.

Diameter: AR23 mm

Weight: 12.3 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RPC 5294; Emmett 113

Commentary: silver patina with some green deposits, minute scratches

History: In 66 AD the Great Revolt began in Judea and among the already tense situation in the city the Jews of Alexandria started rioting and were killed in their thousands by he prefect Julius Alexander.

Article Number: 017-06-03-44287