Lot 4381

Description

Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), billon tetradrachm, year 11 = A.D. 64-65, (12.81 g), obv. radiate bust of Nero to right wearing aegis, around traces of NEP**W KLA[U KAI]S SEB GER*, rev. LIA to left, eagle standing to left, holding palm, around AY TOKPA, (S.-, BMC 165, Milne 228ff., Koln 163-6). Toned, legends weak, otherwise very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3697) and Clive Shute Collection and previously from C.J.Martin (Coins) Ltd., London 26.2.79.