EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 22 (AD 158/9). VF.

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Lot: 368. Estimated: $ 150

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 22 (AD 158/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Athena standing left, holding spear and resting hand on shield set on ground to right; L K B (date) across field. Köln 1812 var. (configuration of date); Dattari (Savio) 2170 (same dies); K&G 35.762; RPC IV.4 Online 2026; Emmett 1367.22. Toned, some doubling on reverse, porosity, light cleaning scratches under tone. VF. Areas with nice detail present.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Empire 7 (2 May 1987), lot 169.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:02:20 ET.

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