EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.99 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 232/233). EF.

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Lot: 391. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.99 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 232/233). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Helmeted and draped bust of Athena Parthenos right; L IB (date) to left, palm frond to right. Köln 2476; Dattari (Savio) 4275; K&G 62.176; RPC VI Online 10558.10 (temp; this coin); Emmett 3093.12. Dark brown surfaces with some green and coppery highlights. EF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Hermanubis Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 105, 10 May 2017), lot 627 (since cleaned).

Despite the changes to the coin’s surfaces since its last auction appearance, this coin remains very attractive in-hand.

Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:10:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.