As I mentioned in a previous post, I only won one of my bids in the latest FSR auction. It was actually my second choice of coins and I got it much cheaper than I thought I would, so I'm very pleased. And, as always, the coin in hand is much better than the image that Frank used for his auction. It is not so rare, but it has a unique reverse (unique to me anyways). I think I have the attribution correct, but, if someone wants to double check, I'd appreciate it. NERO AR Billon Tetradrachm OBVERSE: ΝΕΦΡΑ ΚΛΑΒ ΚΑΗς ΣΕΜΠ, Radiate head left, wearing aegis; L IΓ to left below chin (Reginal year 13) REVERSE: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΦΌΡΟς, Galley sailing right, dolphins below Struck at Alexandria, Egypt, 66/7 AD 12.5g, 23mm Emmett 121
Nice looking coin Bing! Has seen its share of commerce! Love the boat (OK, galley...sheesh! ) (Thinking to myself: between the galleys & elephants lately, I need to get my act in gear!)
That's a type I particularly like @Bing - I've seen a couple for sale for a bit more than I want to pay by fixed price, so glad that you were able to secure a victory in this case.
Thanks for all the nice reply's. And yes, I've seen this type before and the price was out of reach for me. Like I said, I got this for 2/3 of my high bid. I feel good, worn and all.
Saweeeet win Bing! (You and those galleys) I've never seen the type before. Wild patination (?) on the reverse Here's a Alexandrian radiate Nero I won a couple weeks ago with his red headed ex Poppaea: Nero With Poppaea ALEXANDRIA Billon tetradrachmon, 63-64. Head with strkr. No. Rv. [POPPAI] A SEBASTH Drap. Bust nr, the hair in the neck in a braid, in the field r. Date LI (= year 10). 12.18 g. Geissen 58, 157. Dattari 12, 196. RPC I, 708, 5275. Rare. Ex: Savoca
Dig that cool ship reverse @Bing ! Egypt. Alexandria. Nero. 54-68 AD. Billon Tetradrachm Dated year 10 (63/4 AD). Obv.: radiate head right. Rev.: draped bust of Serapis right, wearing calathus; LI in lower right field. Milne 222, 25 mm, 13.4g
@Bing - so much better than the picture shown on the FSR auction!! I understand this is the norm.. but it is a bit of a crap shoot isn't it? Really glad it worked out so well. I believe I have won 2 relatively inexpensive coins .. due to customs they may not reach me until next week.. hoping for a similar result!
