EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius, with Messalina. AD 41-54. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.45 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 45/6). Near VF.Electronic Auction 552 Roman Provincial, Billon Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius, with Messalina. AD 41-54. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.45 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 45/6). Laureate head right; L ς (date) before / MEΣΣAΛINA KAIΣ ΣEBAΣ, Messalina, veiled, standing left, leaning on column, holding two children and grain ears; to left, lituus. Köln 88 var. (without lituus); Dattari (Savio) 130; K&G 12.55; RPC I 5165; Emmett 74.6. Dark brown patina, struck on a large flan. Near VF. |