Lot 96: EGYPT, Alexandria, Hadrian. A.D. 98-117. Billon Tetradrachm (contemporary copy). aVF, red deposits.

AUCTION: Sale 280 - US Sale

Description

EGYPT, Alexandria, Hadrian. A.D. 98-117. Billon Tetradrachm (contemporary copy) (5.36 g, 23.9 mm). AVT KAIC TPAIAN ADPIA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / LIZ, Nilus reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia, crocodile beneath. cf. Milne 1351. aVF, red deposits. Given the coin's extremely low weight, this can only be a contemporary counterfeit. The coin which this copies is from a very rare year for the type.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 96
Listing #: 238996
Closed: Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:03:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $83
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 96
Listing #: 238996
Closed: Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:03:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75