146 NGC Ch VF Antoninus Pius Egypt Alexandria Sarapis Pedigree 5/5 (21110301C)

Description

Choice Very Fine dated Emperor Antoninus Pius Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.
Dated to the Emperor's 12th regnal year
spelled out in Greek letters L DODEKATOV  = 146/7 CE.
NGC Certified to Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5, (rare scores for Roman Egypt coinage),12.04g.
Pedigree: Ex. Numismatic Fine Arts MBS, 10/1990, Lot 2406.
Catalog: Emmett 1426/12, Rated as R5 (most rare designation).
Well struck with silvered surfaces.
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust of Emperor facing right.
Reverse: Bust of Egyptian God Sarapis facing right, surrounded by date
L DODEKATOV
.