EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 163/4). Near VF.

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Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.76 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 163/4). Draped bust right / Radiate and draped bust of Serapis Pantehos right, wearing ornate calathus and ram’s horn; before, serpent-entwined club; Δ/L (date) to upper right. Köln 2110; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 38.7; RPC IV.4 2587; Emmett 2284.4 (R4). Deeply toned, small lamination flaw on reverse edge, reverse slightly off center. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 5 March 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 12:56:20 ET.

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