EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.09 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). VF.

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The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.09 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield set on ground to right; L Є (date) to left. Köln 2396; Dattari (Savio) 4241 bis; K&G 62.5; RPC VI Online 10214 (temp); Emmett 3073.5. Dark brown patina with some red, a few areas of light roughness. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 13 December 2008. Ex Keith Emmett Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:08:20 ET.

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