EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 13.23 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 162/3). Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 400.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 750

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 13.23 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 162/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus seated left, holding reed and cornucopia, crocodile climbing rocks below; L Γ (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9412; K&G –; RPC IV.4 2408; Emmett 2352.6 (RY 3 unrecorded). Toned, patch of green on reverse, short flan crack. Near EF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 4 April 1997. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions X (21 March 1990), lot 394.


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