EGYPT. Alexandria. Otho, 69. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 13.86 g, 12 h), Dated regnal year A (1) = 15 January-25 April 69. ΑΥΤΟΚ ΜΑΡΚ ΟΘ[ΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ] Laureate head of Otho to right; before, L A. Rev. [ΕΛΕΥ]-ΘΕΡΙΑ Eleutheria standing to left, leaning on column, holding out a wreath in her right hand and scepter in her left. Dattari 326. Emmett 184. RPC I, 5359. Toned. Porous surfaces, otherwise, good fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in 1993.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.