Probus PB (Lead) Tetradrachm "Elpis Year 2" Alexandria Extremely Rare Metal Type

Description

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Probus Lead (PB) Tetradrachm
Egypt, Alexandria Mint Year 2 (= 276/277 AD)
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Elpis standing left, lifting chiton with left hand and holding flower in right hand; to left, B above L
References: Köln 3128cf; Dattari 5533cf; Milne 4531cf; Emmett 3987cf Extremely Rare
Size: 21mm, 9.93g
Numismatic Notes:
A highly intriguing variety produced in lead instead of bronze! It is uncertain why some tetradrachms of Alexandria were cast in lead, but they are a very rare
occurrence
. The present example is of high grade and very clearly made of lead; the tell-tale gray patina and the fact that one can expose white shiny metal simply with their fingernail (I've tested at the edge so as not to deface the coin).
Comes with a
Certificate of Authenticity
(
with full color picture and signed by a professional numismatist) and is guaranteed authentic forever. With decades of ancient numismatic experience, you can be assured that all of the coins we sell are both genuine and as described!This coin will come in a convenient 2"x2" flip, along with a description of the coin's details and attribution.
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