Rare Annia Faustina Tetradrachm

CNG 91, Lot: 794. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Annia Faustina. Augusta, AD 221. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.64 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221). Draped bust right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting on shield; L Є (date) to lower left. Köln 2384; Dattari (Savio) 4192; K&G 34a5. VF, even red-brown surfaces. Rare.

From a Continental Collection.