EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.62 g, 1h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 584.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.62 g, 1h). Dated RY 6 (AD 165/6). Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Elpis advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt; L ς (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC IV.1 2837; Emmett 2340.6 (R5). Dark brown patina with red deposits. Near VF. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from CNG, 17 October 2005, inventory 760239.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:14:20 ET.

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