EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.20 g, 12h). Dated RY 7 (AD 143/4). Good VF.

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Lot: 522. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.20 g, 12h). Dated RY 7 (AD 143/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Athena Stathmia standing facing, head left, holding the scales and cornucopia of Dikaiosyne, shield at her side; L Z (date) across field. Köln 1432; Dattari (Savio) 2177 var. (date arrangement); K&G 35.199; RPC IV.4 647; Emmett 1372.7. Toned, a few scratches, edge roughness. Good VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 29 March 1996.

Athena Stathmia was worshipped as the guardian of equity in commerce and is unique to the coinage of Alexandria.

Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 12:53:40 ET.

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