EGYPT, Alexandria. Galba. AD 68-69. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.05 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 68).Electronic Auction 470 Roman Provincial, Billon Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Galba. AD 68-69. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.05 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 68). Laureate head right; L A (date) below chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝ ΔΡΗΑ (sic), draped bust right of Alexandria, wearing elephant-skin cap. Köln 218; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 17.2; RPC I – (see p. 710 for the description of this variety); Emmett 170.1. Toned with light deposits in the devices. VF. A rare variety with Alexandria’s name ending with HA instead of the usual EA. |