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Auction 70 Part I 31 Aug 2022
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ANCIENTS AU | PROVINCIAL EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA. Nero, A.D. 54-68.
Billon tetradrachm, c.A.D. 64-65.
From the Ancient Roman Empire, this tetradrachm is a billon tetradrachm, a silver alloy. During the second century CE, the Roman provincial tetradrachm was progressive debased, leading to a decline in silver and increase in bronze content. By the third quarter of the second century CE, these coins were almost entirely bronze, with only a thin coating or even a wash of silver.
Radiate head of Nero facing right; Draped bust of Poppaea facing right.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC ANCIENTS AU, certification number 3990592-002.
Reference: Köln 168; Emmett 128; RPC I 5280
Diameter: 24 mm.
Weight: 13.51 g.
Composition: Billon.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Billon tetradrachm, c.A.D. 64-65.
From the Ancient Roman Empire, this tetradrachm is a billon tetradrachm, a silver alloy. During the second century CE, the Roman provincial tetradrachm was progressive debased, leading to a decline in silver and increase in bronze content. By the third quarter of the second century CE, these coins were almost entirely bronze, with only a thin coating or even a wash of silver.
Radiate head of Nero facing right; Draped bust of Poppaea facing right.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC ANCIENTS AU, certification number 3990592-002.
Reference: Köln 168; Emmett 128; RPC I 5280
Diameter: 24 mm.
Weight: 13.51 g.
Composition: Billon.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.