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LOT 2790

Nero, with Divus Augustus, BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 54-68.

Dated RY 13 (AD 66/7) ΝЄΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣЄΒ ΓЄΡ AV, radiate bust of Nero to left, wearing aegis; L IΓ (date) in left field / ΘЄΟΣ ΣЄΒΑΣΤΟΣ, radiate head of Divus Augustus to right. RPC I 5294; Emmett 113. Very Fine.(12.66gr, 24mm, 12h.).

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Ex Egyptian Exploration Society, 1970s.

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LOT 2790

Nero, with Divus Augustus, BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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