EGYPT. Alexandria. Trajan Decius. A.D. 249-251. Billon tetradrachm. 10.61 gm. 23 mm. Dated RY 1 (A.D. 249/250). His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sarapis standing facing, head right, holding scepter; L A (date) across field. Dattari 5088. Emmett 3644. Good Very Fine; sharp strike; exceptional portrait; glossy dark green/brown patina.

From an American collection of the 1930s (old collection envelope included: "Middle Bronze of Alexandrian Mint," priced at 50 cents).