EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Dated RY 23 (AD 159/60). VF.Electronic Auction 565 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.96 g, 12h). Dated RY 23 (AD 159/60). Laureate and draped bust right / Nike standing right on globe, holding wreath and palm frond; L KΓ (date) across lower field. Köln 1844-5 var. (obv. bust type); Dattari (Savio) Supp. 12 var. (arrangement of date); K&G 35.813; RPC IV.4 2137; Emmett 1409.23. Find patina with some earthen highlights/deposits. VF. Extremely rare bust variety. |