Kali Posted August 16 · Member Share Posted August 16 I've owned a few Titus tetradrachms, in my collecting lifetime, but this particular one is the rarest I have acquired. Titus (79 - 81 A.D.) EGYPT, Alexandria BI Tetradrachm O: Laureate head right. R: EVQHNIA LG.Draped bust right of Euthenia, wearing wreath of grain ears; grain ears and poppies on her left shoulder; star behind. Alexandria Mint RY 3 (AD 80/81) 12.62g 25mm Köln 321; Dattari (Savio) 421; K&G 22.5; RPC II 2469; Emmett 232.3. Ex.CNG Coins Electronic Auction 538, Lot 863 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limes Posted August 16 · Supporter Share Posted August 16 Nice catch! Is there a specific reason thats its rare (e.g. different legend, reverse type, or just a rare issue overall)? I dont have any tets, so Im not familiar with these coins at all.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted August 16 · Member Author Share Posted August 16 (edited) It's just a rare issue, overall. I thought @David Atherton could have explained it better. Edited August 16 by Kali 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted August 16 · Member Share Posted August 16 2 hours ago, Kali said: It's just a rare issue, overall. I thought @David Atherton could have explained it better. It's easily the rarest reverse type struck for Titus at Alexandria. I've only seen a handful in trade over the years. Congrats! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted August 17 · Member Share Posted August 17 I have very few Alexandrian tets, so I'm not too familiar with their respective ins and outs. It's always gratifying to find one's grail coin. This is a great addition to your collection. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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