Roman Egypt, Emperor Otho (Rare Ruler), BI Tetradrachm, Roma (Goddess of Rome)

Includes glass top leatherette display box.

• Origin: Egypt as a province of the Roman Empire
• Authority: Emperor Otho
• Date: 69 CE
• Denomination: BI (billon, debased silver) tetradrachm
• Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
• Size: 24mm, 12g
• Type Number: RPC I, 5362
• Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΜΑΡΚ ΟΘΩΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒ, L Α (of Emperor Marcus Otho Caesar Augustus, of year 1) - Laureate head of Otho, right
• Reverse: ΡΩΜΗ (Rome) - Helmeted bust of Roma with spear and shield, right
• Notes: Otho's reign was exceedingly short, lasting about three months from January 15th to April 16th in the year 69 CE. His rule ended with his suicide, following his defeat in battle. As such, coins of Otho are considered moderately rare compared to other emperors with longer reigns.

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