Tetradrachma coin of Nero

Although this coin dates from the time the Second Legion Augusta were based in Exeter, this type of coin was not commonly circulated in Britain. They are most commonly found in the eastern Mediterranean, and it is possible this coin was lost by a collector in the recent past.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
37/1984
Category
Array
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Bach, A, Mr
Material
silver
Common Name
tetradrachma coin of Nero
Simple Name
coin
Period Classification
Roman (43-410)
Production Year Low
64
Production Year High
65

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tetradrachma ; Nero