Ancient Roman Empire silver Tetradrachm coin minted during the reign of Emperor Nero.
Obverse: Laureate bust of Nero facing right, wearing archaic aegis.
Reverse: Eagle standing facing right on a thunderbolt, with wings spread, pellet & palm in right field.
Antioch mint.
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, originally named Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, was the fifth emperor of Rome. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of thirteen, and succeeded him to the throne.
Nero’s reign Oct.13th, 54 - June 9th, 68 AD.
Predecessor: Claudius
Successor: Galba
