Lot 3307

Sale 83 · Important Australian & World Coins & Banknotes

Description

Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch), Nero (A.D. 54-68), silver tetradrachm, (14.56 grams), obv. laureate head to left of Nero, **NERWNOS* K[AICAPO**S] SEBASTOU*, rev. Z/OP (year 109 of Caesarian Era = A.D. 60-1), eagle standing to left, on thunderbolt, wings spread, palm branch in front (cf.S.618, Prieur 81, RPC 4181). Toned, very fine, scarce.

Antioch at this time was striking in good silver with a high standard of portraiture. This example provides a good portrait of Nero.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$210

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