Watch List notes:

EGYPT. Alexandria. Gallienus, 253-268. Tetradrachm (Billon, 24 mm, 11.45 g, 12 h), RY 1 = 253/4. Α Κ Π ΛΙ ΟΥ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟC CЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. L - Α Laureate head of Zeus to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Dattari (Savio) 5214. Emmett 3744.1. K&G 90.7. An extremely rare first year issue. Well struck and with an elegant portrait. About extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, ex Numismatica Aretusa 2, 13 May 1994, 440.