EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.90 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 257/8). Good VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 5
Lot: 5495. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.90 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 257/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Alexandria standing facing, head left, wearing turreted crown, holding bust of Serapis and long scepter; L Є (date) across field. Köln 2869; Dattari (Savio) 5143; K&G 88.30; RPC X Online 75365; Emmett 3703.5. Dark brown patina, light pitting, reverse die break. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 26 March 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 12:44:40 ET.



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