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Rare Billon Tetradrachm of Otho - Alexandria

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Rare Billon Tetradrachm of Otho - Alexandria

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Otho 69 CE; Dated RY 1 (CE 69), billon tetradrachm, 12.3 grams, Egypt, Alexandria Mint. OBVERSE: Laureate head of Otho right; L A (date) below chin.Ê REVERSE: Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant skin headdress. Another example currently for sale on Vcoins, one full grade lower and priced at $415. Reference Koln 245; Dattari (Savio) 324. 21 mm.

Coins featuring a nice portrait of Otho are hard to come by.

Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, California, USA; ex-CNA IV, September 21, 1988, lot 400262

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Condition

Choice VF with attractive dark toning that highlights this rare coin. Excellent portrait of Otho. Nice provenance on this coin.

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Rare Billon Tetradrachm of Otho - Alexandria

Name: Rare Billon Tetradrachm of Otho - Alexandria
SKU: 56972873
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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