Alexandria Tetradrachm - Nero, 56 – 57
Information
Country
Alexandria
Alexandria
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
56 – 57
Ruler
Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus)
(54–68)
Composition
Billon (.230 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
10.99
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 56 to 57. Struck in Billon (.230 silver). Measures 26 mm and weighs 10.99 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Nero, right
- Reverse
- Agathodaimon serpent erect right, wearing skhent, with grain ears and poppies in its coils
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (56-57) | — | LΓ = year 3 |
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