Lot 5343

Description

Egypt, Alexandria, Nero (A.D. 62-65), billon tetradrachm, year 10 = A.D. 63-4, (12.93 grams), obv. Nero radiate head to right, around **[NERQ KLAU KAI]S SEB GER*, rev. Sarapis bust right wearing modius, AVTO[KPA], LI (cf.S.2001, Koln 160, Milne 222, RPC 5274) (illustrated); another year 11 = 64-5, (13.05 grams), rev. similar with eagle standing left, with palm branch over shoulder, LIA before, (S.2003, Koln 163, Milne 338, RPC 5283); another Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), AE hemi-drachm, year 2 = A.D. 69-70, (27.86 grams), obv. laureate head of Vespasian to right, around traces of legend, rev. winged bust of Nike to right, LB before, (S.2380, Koln 282, Milne 403). Very good - very fine, all with collector's packet descriptions.

Ex Pat Boland Collection.