Description
Egypt, Alexandria. AD 264-265. BI tetradrachm, 11 gr., 22.9 mm.
Obv: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB; laureate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to the right.
Rev: Athena standing facing, head to the left, holding spear and shield with Gorgon’s head; in left field: LIB (date = year 12), in right field: palm branch.
Ref: Dattari-Savio 5228. Ex F. Sternberg 14 (1984), lot 424; ex F. Sternberg 35 (2000), lot 698.
High relief, dark brown patina. Good extremely fine.
Struck from artistic dies on a generous flan.
