261 NGC XF Gallienus Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Eagle Pedigree (23120902C)
Extremely Fine dated Emperor Gallienus Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.
Approx 23mm, 10.91g, Emmett 3802/9.
Superb portrait of Gallienus!
Minted in the Gallienus' 9th (L ENATOV) Alexandrian year = 261/2 CE.
Pedigree: Ex CNA (precursor to CNG) Auction XIV, Lot 536, 3/20/91 with ticket.
Certified by NGC to XF.
Obverse: draped and cuirassed bust of Emperor facing right.
Reverse: eagle standing left, wreath in beak, palm branch behind, date L ENATOV.
Dark toned, images prepared with oblique lighting to show details.
Eagle was viewed by Romans as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality.
