Lot 481
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/5). Near VF.
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Sold
$325
Est.
$100
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Description
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nilus reclining left, wearing lotus wreath, holding reed and cornucopia; below, crocodile right; L IZ (date) above. Köln 1731; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 35.640; RPC IV.4 1650.3 (this coin); Emmett 1413.18. Toned, porosity, minor deposits. Near VF. Very rare, only three recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1170.


Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:40:00 ET.

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