EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.45 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 of Antoninus Pius (AD 149/50). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 533.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.45 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 of Antoninus Pius (AD 149/50). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Dikaiosyne seated left, holding scales and cornucopia; L IΓ (date) in upper left field. Köln 1908 var. (bust); Dattari (Savio) 3151; K&G 37.28; RPC IV.4 1174; Emmett 1839.13 (R3). Dark brown patina. VF. Very rare, only six recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from CNG, 17 October 2005.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:57:20 ET.

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