EGYPT, Alexandria. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 10.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 8 of Septimius Severus (AD 199/200). Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 542.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 1 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 10.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 8 of Septimius Severus (AD 199/200). Bareheaded and draped bust right, seen from the front / Geta on horseback left, spearing fallen enemy; L H (date) in upper left field. Köln –; Dattari 4079 var. (date); K&G 53.2 var. (horse right); Sallet, Alexandrinische 6 = Emmett 2796.8 (R5). Toned, double strike on reverse, rough surfaces. Near VF. Extremely rare, the second known.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 78 (14 May 2008), lot 1515 (hammer $2450).


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