EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 161). VF.

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The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 161). Laureate and draped bust right / Homonoia standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia; L A (date) across lower field. Köln 2122; Dattari (Savio) 9405; K&G 39.9; RPC IV.4 Online 2279.9 (this coin); Emmett 2347.1. Dark brown patina, minor spot of roughness on reverse. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XVIII (3 December 1991), lot 413 .


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:05:20 ET.

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