EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.65 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 163/4). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 394.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.65 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 163/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; L Δ (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 39.80 corr. (obv. legend); RPC IV.4 2598.1 (this coin); Emmett 2346.4. Deeply toned, light porosity. Near VF. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC with this bust type.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 114 (23 May 2000), lot 601.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:11:00 ET.

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