146 NGC Ch VF Antoninus Pius Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Serapis Bust Pedigree 5/5 (21110301C)

Choice Very Fine Emperor Antoninus Pius Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin. Dated to the Emperor's 12th regnal year spelled out in Greek letters L DODEKATOV  = 146/7 CE. NGC Certified to Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5, (rare subgrades for Roman Egypt coinage),12.04g. Pedigree: Ex. Numismatic Fine Arts MBS, 10/1990, Lot 2406. Catalog: Emmett 1426/12, Rated as R5 (most rare designation). Well struck with silvered surfaces. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust of Emperor facing right.  Reverse: Bust of Egyptian God Serapis facing right, surrounded by date L DODEKATOV.