EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.43 g, 12h). Dated RY 20 of Antoninus Pius (AD 156/7). Near VF.

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Lot: 528.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.43 g, 12h). Dated RY 20 of Antoninus Pius (AD 156/7). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Pius on horseback right, raising right hand and holding transverse scepter; L K (date) to right. Köln 1936; Dattari (Savio) 3142; K&G 37.88; RPC IV.4 1848; Curtis 703 (this coin); Emmett 1842.20 (R3). Toned, surface cracks, light porosity. Near VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex. Col. James W. Curtis Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 12:55:40 ET.

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