First Geta Tetradrachm Handled by CNG

Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1515. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $2450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (10.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 8 of Septimius Severus (AD 199/200). Bare-headed and draped bust right / Geta on horseback left, throwing javelin at enemy falling before; [date in legend]. Köln -; Dattari 4079 var. (RY date); Sallet, Alexandrinische 6 = Emmett 2796.8. VF, toned, double strike on reverse, rough surfaces. Extremely rare.