EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.61 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Near VF.

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Lot: 377.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.61 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 138/9). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing ornate kalathos; ЄTOVC B (date) around. Köln 1296 var. (bust); Dattari (Savio) 8239; K&G 35.8 var. (bust); RPC IV.4 41; Emmett 1423.2. Toned, light porosity, minor deposits. Near VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Fred B. Shore, 20 April 1990.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:05:20 ET.

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