EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.16 g, 12h). Date RY 3 (AD 139/40). VF.

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The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.16 g, 12h). Date RY 3 (AD 139/40). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eirene standing left, holding grain ears and caduceus; L TPIT OY (date) around. Köln 1319; Dattari (Savio) 8146; K&G 35.56; RPC IV.4 170; Emmett 1382.3. Toned, some underlying luster, light porosity. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions II (7 November 1987), lot 248.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:44:40 ET.

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