EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 164/5). VF.

Triton XXVII
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Marcus Aurelius (AD 164/5). ΦAVCTINA CЄBACTH, diademed and draped bust right / APMЄ NIA, trophy consisting of a cuirass, helmet, shields and spears; below, Armenian captive, seated right, wearing Phrygian cap, hands bound behind his back, looking left; L Є (date) in field. Cf. Köln 2113/2163 (for obv./rev.); cf. Dattari 3230-1/9437 (for obv., rev. under Verus); RPC IV.4 Online –; cf. Emmett A/2363 (for obv., rev. under Verus). Brown patina with red and green, spot of corrosion on reverse. VF. Extremely rare and possibly unique.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 760245 (September 2005).


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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