Lot 99: EGYPT, Alexandria, Hadrian. A.D. 98-117. Billon Tetradrachm. Struck A.D. 125/6. gVF, toned.

EGYPT, Alexandria, Hadrian. A.D. 98-117. Billon Tetradrachm (6.77 g, 24.7 mm). Struck A.D. 125/6. AVT KAI TPAI ADPIA CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / L DEKATOV, draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's cap. Milne 1159v, Curtis 353, Emmett 805. gVF, toned. In Curtis' book "Tetradrachms of Roman Egypt" he comments on this coin; "This unusual coin was struck on a well-rounded medalic flan, and appears to have been a trial or presentation piece." Please note the coin's low weight; that may be due to the chip and lamination, but it may be a counterfeit.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 99
• Listing #: 238998
• Closed: Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:05:20 PM CT
• Estimate: $150