Alexandria Tetradrachm - Nero and Poppaea, 64 – 65
Alexandria, year 11
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
64 – 65
Ruler
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus)
(54–68)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.87
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 64 to 65. Struck in Billon. Measures 25 mm and weighs 12.87 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate head right ("Neron Klaudios Kaisar Sebastos Germanikos Autokrator"(Nero Claudius Cesar August Germanicus Emperor))
- Reverse
- Draped bust of Poppaea right ("Poppaia Sebaste"(Poppaea Augusta))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (64-65) | — | Emmett 128-11; Curtis 138; Geissen 157; SNG France 4385 |
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