Nero Tetradrachm with Serapis Reverse

The Rhakotis Collection

EGYPT. Alexandria. Nero, 54-68. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 12.52 g, 12 h), RY 10 = 63/4. ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑY ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕB ΓΕΡ Radiate head of Nero to right. Rev. ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ / L Ι Draped bust of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos. Dattari (Savio) 251-2. Emmett 133.10. K&G 14.77. RPC I 5274. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.

From the Rhakotis Collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s (with collector’s ticket).