EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 14.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 531. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 14.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Laureate bust left, draped right shoulder / Eirene standing facing, head left, holding grain ears and caduceus; L I Z (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) Supp. 8; K&G 35.573 var. (bust); RPC IV.4 1465; Emmett 1382.17. Lightly toned, some porosity. VF. Very rare variety with the left facing bust.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 10 November 2006. Ex Ofek Coins.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:56:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.