EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 18 of Antoninus Pius (AD 154/5). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 534.
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, 12.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 18 of Antoninus Pius (AD 154/5). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eirene standing facing, head left, holding grain ears and caduceus; L IH (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9015; K&G 37.77; RPC IV.4 1665; Emmett 1841.18. Toned. VF. Very rare, only six recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 11 October 2006. Ex Ofek Coins.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:57:40 ET.

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