EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 161/2). VF.Electronic Auction 563 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 161/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left, holding cornucopia from which emerges an infant genius holding wreath, and reed, crocodile below; L B (date) to left. Köln 2134; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 39.30; RPC IV.4 2354.3 (this coin); Emmett 2405.2 (R4). Toned, scratch on reverse. VF. Very rare, only three in RPC, including this coin. |