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Translation of legend abbreviations:
A(VTOKPATΩP) K(AICAP) M(APKOC) A(VPHΛIOC) NOVEMPIANOC K(AICAP) C(EBACTOC)
Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerianus Caesar Augustus
L B
year 2
EGYPT, Alexandria. Numerian
year 2, CE 283/4, as Caesar
potin tetradrachm, 19 mm, 7.16 gm
Obv: AKMANOVMEPIANOCKC; laureate draped bust right
Rev: Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear
Ref: Emmett 4013(2-C), R4. Milne 4698
CNG e324, 9 April 2014, lot 707 (large lot of Alexandrian tetradrachms, many of which had been "treated" by a previous owner with what appeared to be women's makeup, mimcking a sandy patina. Fortunately the makeup was easily removed and hopefully no harm done.
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