Description: Extremely Fine dated Emperor Gallienus Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.Approx 23mm, 10.91g, Emmett 3802/9.Superb portrait of Gallienus!Minted in the Gallienus' 9th (L ENATOV) Alexandrian year = 261/2 CE.Pedigree: Ex CNA (precursor to CNG) Auction XIV, Lot 536, 3/20/91 with ticket.Certified by NGC to XF.Obverse: draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor facing right.Reverse: eagle standing left, wreath in beak, palm branch behind, date L ENATOV.Dark toned, images prepared with oblique lighting to show details. Eagle was viewed by Romans as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality.
Price: 275 USD
Location: San Pedro, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T16:23:40.000Z
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Denomination: tetradrachm
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Billon
Provenance: CNA / CNG
Year: 261 AD
Era: Ancient
Grade: XF
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Ruler: Gallienus
Certification: NGC
Date: 261/262
