Obverse: ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑY ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ Radiate bust of Nero to right, wearing aegis

Reverse: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ - L ΙΒ Draped bust of Alexandria to right, wearing elephant skin headdress.

Dattari: 204. RPC: 5289. [Alexandria, AD 65-66].

Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 13.3 g.

A scarce billon tetradrachm of Alexandria struck in Egypt during the reign of Nero. The reverse depicting the personification of the city identified by her elephant skin headdress. A beautiful example of this highly collectable issue - sharp details with attractive toning.