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258 NGC XF Saloninus Egypt Alexandria Rare Tetradrachm Zeus Bust Year 6 (25051802C)

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  • Extremely Fine Caesar Saloninus Alexandria Roman Egypt billon silver tetradrachm coin
  • Saloninus was the younger son of Emperor Valerian and Salonina.
  • His Alexandrian coinage was issued with relatively few reverse types and is elusive.
  • Minted in the Valerian's 6th Alexandrian year denoted by Greek letter S = 258/59 CE.   
  • Obverse: Draped/cuirassed bust of Saloninus.
  • Reverse: Zeus bust facing right with flanking date letters L S. 
  • Emmett 3784/6.  
  • Certified by NGC to XF.
  • Brown patina, very appealing in hand.