EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.28 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Good VF.

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Lot: 500. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Billon

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.28 g, 12h). Dated RY 17 (AD 153/4). Laureate and draped bust right / Tyche reclining left on lectisternium, holding rudder and propping her head with left hand resting on pillows; L IZ (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 2391; K&G 35.587; RPC IV.4 1488.2 (this coin); Emmett 1437.17. Toned. Good VF. High silver content, great surfaces. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XVIII (3 December 1991), lot 407.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:46:20 ET.

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