EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.91 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 161/2). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 393.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 100

BID NOW

EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.91 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 161/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind / ЄIPHNH, Eirene seated left, holding patera, resting forearm on chair back; cornucopia at side, from which a small figure of Plutos(?) emerges; L A (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3655; K&G 39.2; RPC IV.4 2277; Emmett 2339. Deeply toned, metal flaw on obverse. Near VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Father Wilbur B. Dexter Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 137, 12 April 2006), lot 148.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:10:40 ET.

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