EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.32 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Philip I (AD 247/8). Good VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 5
Lot: 5493.

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. AD 247-249. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.32 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Philip I (AD 247/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Homonoia standing facing, head left, holding double cornucopia and raising hand; L Є (date) to left. Köln 2797-8 var. (obv. legend); Dattari 5055; K&G 76.49; RPC VIII Online 2530; Emmett 3593.5. Fully silvered, a couple of pits. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XIV (20 March 1991), lot 524.


Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 12:44:00 ET.



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