Description: Egypt, Alexandria, Carus (282 - 283 AD). BI Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint. A K M A KAPOC CEB; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing right, wreath in beak, palm-branch behind, L A (year) in fields.

Diameter: BI20 mm

Weight: 8,02 g

Grade: gVF/EF

Attribution: Milne 4670; Curtis 1903; Geissen 3159; BMC 2442; SNG Cop 946

Commentary: choice for this type, perfect centering, great patina and sharp details

History: In the words of his own secretary, Carus died lying sick in his tent struck by lightning.

Article Number: 003-05-02-41652