EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.80 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). VF.

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Lot: 389.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.80 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Poseidon standing left, foot on prow, holding trident and dolphin; L Є (date) across field. Köln 1375 var. (Poseidon right); Dattari (Savio) 2326 & 8230; K&G 35.120; RPC IV.4 362; Emmett 1422.5. Toned, minor marks. VF. Rare variety.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Barry P. Murphy, 14 August 2010.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:09:20 ET.

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