EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.78 g, 1h). Dated RY 8 (AD 167/8). Fine.

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Lot: 404.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.78 g, 1h). Dated RY 8 (AD 167/8). Laureate head right / Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; L H (date) across field. Köln 2061-2; Dattari (Savio) 9200; K&G –; RPC IV.4 3056; Emmett 2346.8 (R5). Green patina, porosity. Fine. K&G does not list any tetradrachms for Verus’ year eight.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Jonathan K. Kern, 24 April 1999.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:14:20 ET.

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