EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.04 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Antoninus Pius (AD 157/8). VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5542. Estimated: $ 250

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Faustina Junior. Augusta, AD 147-175. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.04 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 of Antoninus Pius (AD 157/8). Draped bust right / Asklepius standing facing, head right, holding patera over lighted altar to left, and serpent-entwined staff to right; L K (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 3233; K&G 38.126; RPC IV.4 Online 1957; Emmett 1933.21 (R3). Lightly toned, porosity. VF. Attractive youthful portrait. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 443 (1 May 2019), lot 295.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 13:00:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.