{"product_id":"nero-alexandrian-tetradrachm-ad-54-68-ancient-roman-egypt-silver-coin","title":"Nero Alexandrian Tetradrachm (AD 54-68) – Ancient Roman Egypt Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eNero Alexandrian Tetradrachm – Roman Egypt, Alexandria Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck during the reign of Emperor Nero (AD 54–68), this ancient billon tetradrachm was produced at the famous Alexandria Mint in Roman Egypt. Coins from Alexandria carried a distinct provincial style, often featuring bold portraits and dramatic reverse imagery that differed greatly from the silver denarii struck in Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a portrait of Nero facing right, displaying the thick neck and rounded facial features commonly associated with the emperor’s later coinage. The reverse depicts an eagle standing on a thunderbolt, a powerful symbol tied to Roman authority and divine power throughout the eastern provinces of the empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexandrian tetradrachms circulated heavily throughout Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean, serving as everyday commerce during one of Rome’s most turbulent and fascinating periods. These coins were struck in a debased silver alloy known as billon and often exhibit the rugged, heavily used appearance collectors have come to appreciate in Roman provincial coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor: Nero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: AD 54–68\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Alexandria, Egypt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Tetradrachm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: Billon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approximately 13 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: Approximately 24mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade: VF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid example of Roman Egyptian coinage with strong historical appeal tied directly to one of Rome’s most infamous emperors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53208339644713,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG-1690.png?v=1779830559","url":"https:\/\/redmondrarecoins.com\/products\/nero-alexandrian-tetradrachm-ad-54-68-ancient-roman-egypt-silver-coin","provider":"Redmond Rare Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}