{"product_id":"roman-egypt-alexandria-nero-tetradrachm-year-11-64-65-ad-billon-silver-alloy","title":"Roman Egypt, Alexandria – Nero Tetradrachm\nYear 11 (64\/65 AD)\nBillon (Silver Alloy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman provincial tetradrachm struck at Alexandria during the reign of \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eNero\u003c\/a\u003e, dated to regnal Year 11 (64\/65 AD). The obverse features a strong radiate bust of Nero facing right, with clear imperial portraiture characteristic of Alexandrian issues. The Greek legend reads ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ (Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts an eagle standing left, holding a palm branch—an enduring symbol of Roman authority in Egypt—accompanied by the regnal date LΙΑ (Year 11) and the title ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ (Imperator). Struck in billon, as was standard for Alexandrian tetradrachms, the coin displays attractive natural toning and expected surface texture consistent with ancient silver alloys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandrian tetradrachms are admired for their substantial size, bold designs, and distinctive Greek legends, reflecting the unique administrative and monetary system of Roman Egypt under \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003eAlexandria\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: approx. 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 13.82 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: Milne 237 (type)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Fine, with a notably expressive portrait and pleasing toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically evocative coin from one of Rome’s most famous and controversial emperors, offering both strong visual presence and solid collector appeal. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601520193833,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/IMG-4543.jpg?v=1770407986","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/es\/products\/roman-egypt-alexandria-nero-tetradrachm-year-11-64-65-ad-billon-silver-alloy","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}