Egypt, Alexandria, Nero with Divus Augustus
140,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR23 |
| Weight [g]: | 12,30 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RPC 5294; Emmett 113 |
| Commentary: | silver patina with some green deposits, minute scratches |
Historical Context
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.
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