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161 NGC Ch F Marcus Aurelius Roman Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Nike Victory Bust Year 2 Faustina Jr. Rare (20010202C)

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  • Choice Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria billon tetradrachm coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Marcus Aurelius in his second reign year, (denoted by letter B) = 161/162 CE.
  • Rare reverse type using the portrait of Faustina Jr., the Emperor's wife, as the model for the head of Nike.
  • Obverse: draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right.
  • Reverse: Bust of winged Nike (Victory) facing right. 
  • Rare reverse type only used in Emperor's year 2.
  • Emmett 2067/2, 10.91g. 
  • Certified by NGC to Ch F.
  • Very pleasing in hand.