EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.53 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 of Antoninus Pius (AD 153/154).Electronic Auction 474 Roman Provincial, Billon Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.53 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 of Antoninus Pius (AD 153/154). Bareheaded and draped bust right / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing ornate calathus; L I-Z (date) across field. Köln 1926 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 3154 (this coin); K&G 37.66; Emmett 1839.17 (R4). Toned, light porosity, a few metal flaws. VF. Very rare regnal date for this type. |