155 NGC Ch F Marcus Aurelius Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Dikaiosyne (21091704C)

Description

Choice Fine Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Roman Egypt
billon tetradrachm coin,
silvered, 12.91g
.
Struck while Caesar under his adopted father Emperor Antoninus Pius.
Minted in the 19th Alexandrian year of Emperor Antoninus Pius = 155/156 CE.
Superb, detailed portrait of Marcus Aurelius as a young man.
Obverse: draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right.
Reverse: Dikaiosyne seated right on throne holding scales and cornucopia, surrounded by date letters L I Theta.
Dikaiosyne was the personified spirit of righteousness and justice.
Emmett 1839/19 rated as R2.
Pedigree: Ex. CNG.
Certified by NGC to Ch F.